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How did Wolsey managed to stay in power for so long?


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How did Wolsey managed to stay in power for so long?

... How did Wolsey managed to stay in power for so long Wolsey managed to stay in power so long for several reasons, all of which stem from one thing, his ability to keep Henry VIII content and happy. He came to power by pleasing Henry's foreign policy aims, coordinating an attack on France. He fell from power when he was finally unable to please Henry's aims, and get him his divorce. Through out his time as Henry's "right hand man" he was able to make possible and practical Henry's desires. Where Wolsey was most successful was in foreign policy. At the time England was a comparatively small player in the "big game" of Europe, but Wolsey was able to make up for the shortcomings of England through planning, foresight, diplomacy and hard work. This brought several successes for England; the first one was the Battle of the Spurs, this was where the

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