Cardinal Wolsey is restored to the archbishopric of York

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Cardinal Wolsey is restored to the archbishopric of York. After his political downfall the previous year, he was stripped of all his political positions and privileges, but now this small consolation is allowed to him, and Wolsey sets off northwards to retire to his see.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Cardinal Wolsey is restored to the archbishopric of York". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14439, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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