Monday, September 27, 2010

Thomas Wolsey


Thomas Wolsey was born in the years between 1471- or 1475 and died on 29 November 1530. He was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic church. Thomas' main legacy is from his interest in architecture in particular his old home of Hampton Court palace which still stands today. He became an archbishop of York and held the second most important seat in England. He started send letters to princes and orators in Rome reproaching the king. After a year, the king finally had enough and order the cardinal to be arrested. The King then order Sir William Kingston Knight to bring the cardinal to the Abby of Leicester. Here, Thomas Wolsey was weak and ill and subsequently died on the second night there.

1 comment:

  1. Woosley's main legacy is from architecture? Hmm. You may want to go back and review where he fit at the crossroads of politics and religion.

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