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As Lord Chancellor, Wolsey was often compared to which high-ranking title in reference to the King?
King's Shadow
Other King
King's Hand
King's Peer
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The title "Other King" was bestowed upon Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, referring to his immense power and influence as Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII. He was not only a trusted advisor but also wielded authority that rivaled that of the monarch. This distinction was a testament to Wolsey's unparalleled prominence during his time as the de facto second king of England.
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