The Dukes of Suffolk & Norfolk receiving the Great Seal of England from Cardinal Wolsey on his resignation
Thomas Cardinal Wolsey ( – 29 November 1530), who was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, was an English statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became king of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. Wolsey's affairs prospered and by 1514 he had become the controlling figure in all matters of state and extremely powerful within the Church. The highest political position he attained was Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser, enjoying great freedom and often depicted as an alter rex (other king). Within the Church he became Archbishop of York, the second most important seat in England, and then was made a cardinal in 1515, giving him precedence over even the Archbishop of Canterbury. His main legacy is from his interest in architecture, in particular his old home of Hampton Court Palace, which stands today. Few men born without noble blood had as much power as Wolsey during the age of absolute European monarchy. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey of York is King Henry VIII's primary and most trusted advisor, but the Cardinal's personal power (and influence over the King) has aroused the ire of several noblemen in Henry's court, and even Queen Katherine herself. He is arrested for treason against the King and commits suicide by slashing his neck during prayer. His name is mentioned again in the seventh episode of season two by Anne, alluding to his charitable work.
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