References to Thomas Wolsey's attempt to become Pope keep cropping up in my reading. Apparently it was marginally successful though ultimately, of course, he failed. What would be the likely consequences of his success? Would he remember his old patron and grant him the annulment he wanted, or would he become a new-age Thomas Beckett, with much more trouble-making power for his former King?
Apologies if this comes up a lot, I don't frequent Before 1900 very much.
Apologies if this comes up a lot, I don't frequent Before 1900 very much.