who were henry viii's ministers?

Answer 1

Thomas Wolsey became Lord Chancellor in 1515. Wolsey became one of the most powerful ministers in British history (symbolised by his building of Hampton Court Palace - on a greater scale than anything the king possessed). Wolsey exercised his powers vigorously in his own court of Chancery and in the increased use of the Council's judicial authority in the court of the Star Chamber.
Wolsey was also appointed Cardinal in 1515 and given papal legate powers which enabled him to by-pass the Archbishop of Canterbury and 'govern' the Church in England.
Sir Thomas More who replaced Wolsey as Lord Chancellor.
Thomas Cromwell who was Henry's chief adviser from 1532 onwards.
Thomas Cranmer whom Henry appointed Archbishop of Canterbury.

Answer 2

At First Henry VIII used his fathers advisors from the Star Chamber including Fox, however not long after his ascension he executed many of them. From 1514 to 1529 Thomas Wolsey was his chief minister leading to some historians labelling him the 'alter rex'. A view pretty much discredited nowdays. Following the removal of Wolsey in part for failing to secure Henry a divorce from Catherine of Aragon despite being Papal Legatus A Latere (Legate) to England. After Wolsey More had a time as chief minister as a personal friend of Henry and as Lord Chancellor. After More the main minister become Thomas Cranmer helping to orchestrate the dissolution of the monasteries. Towards the end of Henry's reign Duke of Somerset Henry's brother in law and uncle to the heir Edward VI gained favour at court.

Answer 3

Your other answers did not mention Thomas Cromwell, Chancellor from the fall of Thomas Moore until his own execution in 1540 following the Anne of Cleves fiasco, and famous for the dissolution of the monasteries. The play/film "A Man for all seasons" also mentions a Richard Rich but I do not know much about him. Perhaps one of your more knowledgeable correspondents could tell us.
I have since looked them up in Wickipedia.
It describes Cromwell as chief minister although he did not hold the title of chancellor. That was a Sir Thomas Audley. Oliver Cromwell was descended from his sister and adopted his name.
Unlike Wolsey, More and Cromwell, Richard Rich showed a remarkable ability to survive the changing whims of the Tudors, becoming Chancellor under Edward VI on the death of Henry in 1547 and continuing to serve Queens Mary and Elizabeth.

Answer 4

Sir Thomas More probably asserted the most influence over Henry VIII. Sir Thomas did not condone Henry's wish to marry Anne Boleyn as he was still married to Catherine of Argon and would not acknowledge or agree to the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Argon. And because of his beliefs Sir Henry More was take and imprisoned in the Tower of London and eventually beheaded, but spared being hung drawn and quartered as was the practice in those days.

Answer 5

Cardinal Wolsey
Thomas More
Thomas Cromwell
Archbishop Cranmer

Answer 6

Cramner
Woolsey

Answer 7

Chief ministers were Thomas wolsey.. archbishop of cantebary. as well as bishop fisher, sir thomas moore, and thomas cromwell.

there after there was thomas cranmer, who bacame archbishop of cantebary purely for the purpose af marrying anne boleyn, who was later exiled.

Answer 8

Probably more than half of the ladies at court. Were they ladies? Well, if you want to receive favours from the King you have to give a few.
Sorry I read it as 'mistresses' Last sentence applies

Answer 9

Blimey, have not you figured this out for your self yet? fairly lazy posting this question lower back, do no longer you think of? BTW, repeat postings are a contravention of YA regulations. in order that which you understand ;-)

Answer 10

Richard of Hammond was one of them