Wolsey and the end of govt by councils
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What years did the conciliar approach to govt last?
1509-1514
What factors brought the conciliar approach to an end?
H8 disenchanted with reluctance of senior councillors to support a war with France
H8 became more attuned to governing and wanted to assert his right to decision-making
H8 surrounded himself with like-minded young courtiers who reinforced his suspicions of the ‘old guard’
Impressed by the organisational skills of Wolsey whose contribution to the French campaign earned him royal gratitude
What was Wolsey’s uncanny ability?
Give the king precisely what he wanted or to convince the king of what he assumed he wanted
What was Wolsey’s influence derived from?
Closeness of his relationship with the king than from formal positions
What were Wolsey’s main concerns?
Management of Church
Conduct of foreign relations
Legal system
Formulation of domestic policy
Political decision-making
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