What nickname suggests Wolsey's great power?
King in Shadows
Powerful Prelate
Alter Rex
Right Hand Man
Answer
"Alter Rex," meaning "second king," aptly captures Cardinal Thomas Wolsey's immense influence and power during his tenure as the Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. This nickname reflects Wolsey's prominent position as the king's closest advisor and de facto ruler, wielding significant authority in both ecclesiastical and secular matters.
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