What was the condition of the Church in the 1520s
The majority were devout Catholics, but anti-clericalism was clearly present
Lollardy in the South-East
Prominence of Martin Luther
William Tyndale translated parts of the bible into English
Printing development meant there was more anti-Clerical criticism
What caused a heightened exposure to Lutheranism
Trade with foreign countries, specifically Germany
Who translated parts of the bible into English
William Tyndale
What did Wolsey do regarding religious reforms
- Dissolved 30 small monastries
- Centralised the Church
- Made Churchmen more used to orders from the Crown
What was Wolsey associated with
All the problems with the church
Why was Wolsey associated with problems in the church
- Pluralism - Multiple Bishoprics, Lincoln, Bath
- Absenteeism - Lincoln, Durham and Bath never visited
- Simony - Bought titles for his son
- Sexual Misconduct - 2 Children with a Mistress
What is the Richard Hunne case
Wolsey accused Hunne of heresy and he was framed for suicide
Caused widespread anger within the clergy
What did the Benefit of the Clergy mean
Church abuses were protected
What did Wolsey used the money from dissolved monasteries for
His own personal gain, he built Cardinal College
