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Wolsey served which function of the church before advancing to higher roles?

  • Chaplain

  • Choir boy

  • Monk

  • Almoner

Answer

Serving as the almoner, Cardinal Wolsey managed charitable funds and distributed alms on behalf of the church, demonstrating his administrative capabilities and gaining recognition for his compassionate nature. This initial role provided a stepping stone for his subsequent rise to higher positions within the ecclesiastical hierarchy.
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