Wolsey

When was Wolsey in power

1515-1529

What was one of Wolseys main domestic policies

Self aggrandisement

Actions were intended to increase his own wealth and power

Increased the power of the Chancery

Increased his own status as Lord Chancellor

Responsible for overseeing the legal system

Why did Wolsey expand the activities of the Star Chamber

To attack nobles and local officials who abused their power

When was the operation of the Court of the Star Chamber established

1487

What was Wolsey’s motive in extending the use of the Star Chamber from 1516

To increase cheap and fair justice

Also encouraged private lawsuits

What did the Court of Requests do

Try civil cases resulting from complaints of the poor

What did Wolsey propose to help pay for wars with France

A flexible tax

What did Wolsey propose to obtain further war funding

Amicable Tax 1525

Without consent from Parliament

Who was expected to pay the amicable grant

Clergy and laity

Caused widespread discontent

When did Wolsey introduce the Eltham ordnances

1526

Why did Wolsey introduce the Eltham ordnances

remove power from nobles

reduction in the number in the Privy Chamber

Did the Eltham ordnances happen

No

When was the Treaty of London

1518

What was the Treaty of London

Major powers agreed to peace

When did Henry 8 invade France against Wolsey’s advice

1523

When and why did Henry dismiss Wolsey

1529

Failure of foreign policy

Inability to obtain a divorce to Catherine of Aragon