Historedia
Person

Thomas Wolsey

Events
3
Episodes
5
Years
1514–1530

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Thomas Wolsey, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Peace treaty between England and France

    1514

    Role: Negotiator and controlling figure in state affairs

    1. 7 August 1514 · UnspecifiedAnglo-French Peace Treaty

      Wolsey negotiated the treaty of 7 August 1514, securing temporary peace between England and France after the 1512–14 war.

  2. Cardinal Wolsey founds college in Ipswich

    1528–1530

    Role: Founder and Cardinal Archbishop of York

    1. 1528 · Ipswich, SuffolkFounding of the College

      Wolsey began construction of a college in Ipswich in 1528, incorporating the local grammar school.

    2. 1530 · Ipswich, SuffolkDemolition and Royal Foundation

      The college was demolished in 1530 after Wolsey's fall, but the school survived as a royal foundation.

  3. Fall of Wolsey and First Reformation Parliament

    1529

    Role: Lord Chancellor and Cardinal

    1. July 1529 · EnglandSuspension of Legatine Court

      The annulment case was suspended in July 1529 after delays by Cardinal Campeggio, effectively sealing Wolsey's political fate.

    2. 3 November 1529 · Palace of WestminsterFirst Sitting of Reformation Parliament

      The Reformation Parliament, summoned in August 1529, first sat on 3 November 1529 at the Palace of Westminster.

Sources

  1. Thomas Wolsey Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
  2. Ipswich School Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
  3. Henry VIII Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16