How did Wolsey maintain power from 1515-29, while others found it so difficult?

What were his 3 ways of maintaining power

His positions and relationships

His wealth

His ruthlessness

What could Wolsey also be known as

Alter Rex

What did Henry believe was foolhardy

His 1522 proposal of a naval attack on France

Why was the Amicable Grant of 1525 a failure

Wolsey tried to further tax people after years of taxation to fund a war but it was unpopular and lead to rebellions such as East Anglia

How did Wolsey create a bond with Henry

Planned 1513 French Invasion well and was the chief minister for 15 years and even under pressure from nobles wolsey served him loyally and effectively

How large was Wolsey’s household

500, same as Henry’s

Did Wolsey have a large disposablke income

yes, 10x that of the next noble

Where did Wolsey have bishoprics

York, Tournai, Durham etc…

How was Wolsey ruthless toward Henry

Allegations of misleading the Kind and misreporting events and deliberately alienating noble rivals were common

How was he ruthless with nobles/people

Imprisoned Polydore Virgil in 1515 for failing to gain papal approval for Wolsey’s appointment as Cardinal

Executed Duke of Buckingham in 1521

How did he use partnership to advise him

Consulted other nobles on important matterrs

Did not deliberately ostracise political opponents