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Thomas Wolsey
Thomas Wolsey was an English statesman and Catholic cardinal. 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 virtually all matters of state. He also held important ecclesiastical appointments. These included the Archbishop of York—the second most important role in the English church—an…
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Born 1473 · Died 29 November 1530 · Q206512
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Wolsey, jak wszyscy wielcy słudzy monarchii Tudorów, był stosunkowo niskiego stanu – jego ojciec był prawdopodobnie wschodnioangielskim hodowcą bydła lub handlarzem wełny – ale Wolsey odznaczał się taką wyniosłością i okazałością, która byłaby do zniesienia najwyżej u księcia krwi.
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2025· 1 entry
insider.si.edu: Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal Archbishop of York
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2023· 2 entries
BBC: Ipswich pub celebrates Thomas Wolsey's 550th birthday
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BBC: Thomas Wolsey 550th anniversary project to 'transform' Ipswich
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2009· 1 entry
To erect a permanent memorial to Wolsey in Ipswich
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1930· 1 entry
Wolsey was commemorated in Ipswich with a pageant play
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1530· 2 entries
Died 1530-11-29.
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“Wolsey, jak wszyscy wielcy słudzy monarchii Tudorów, był stosunkowo niskiego stanu – jego ojciec był prawdopodobnie wschodnioangielskim hodowcą bydła lub handlarzem wełny – ale Wolsey odznaczał się taką wyniosłością i okazałością, która byłaby do zniesienia najwyżej u księcia krwi.”
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1529· 1 entry
Career landmark: apostolic administrator (1529).
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1523· 1 entry
Career landmark: Roman Catholic bishop of Durham (1523–1529).
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1518· 1 entry
Career landmark: apostolic administrator (1518).
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1515· 2 entries
Career landmark: Lord Chancellor (1515–1529).
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Career landmark: cardinal (1515).
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1514· 2 entries
Career landmark: Roman Catholic archbishop of York (1514).
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Career landmark: Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England) (1514).
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1473· 1 entry
Born 1473.
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