Nevertheless, the decades from 1515 to 1527 were being marked by Wolsey’s ascendancy, and his initiatives established the scene. The cardinal had some occasional ambition for the papal tiara, which Henry supported; Wolsey at Rome might have been a powerful card in English arms. In truth, there was under no circumstances any probability of this ta

Yet, the decades from 1515 to 1527 were being marked by Wolsey’s ascendancy, and his initiatives set the scene. The cardinal had some occasional ambition for the papal tiara, and this Henry supported; Wolsey at Rome might have been a strong card in English palms. In fact, there was hardly ever any chance of this taking place, any more than there