Cromwell modernisierte die Verwaltung des Landes, betrieb die Auflösung der englischen Klöster und ihre Enteignung zugunsten der Krone und stärkte die Autorität des Königs, insbesondere im Norden Englands.
Thomas Cromwell was Henry VIII’s champion when it came to Anne Boleyn – he also assisted in the downfall of Anne. It appears to us now that Cromwell knew how to survive at the court of Henry VIII….for awhile, at least.
Thomas Cromwell (l. c. 1485-1540 CE) served as chief minister to Henry VIII of England (r. 1509-1547 CE) from 1532 to 1540 CE. With his king and the Archbishop...