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FD is an abbreviation for the Latin FIDEI DEFENSOR, meaning "Defender of the Faith", a title given to Henry VIII (and all subsequent British Monarchs) by Pope Leo X in recognition of Henry's stance against the Protestant Reformation or Martin Luther.
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Where can you find information about a coin that has FD on it?
All British coins have FD on them . All British monarchs since Henry VIII have FD (Fidei Defensor, Defender of the Faith) behind their name on a coin.
What is FD on a coin?
On a British coin the letters FD appear on the same side of the coin as the head of the monarch. They stand for Fidei Defensor (Latin for "defender of the faith') a title bestowed on King Henry VIII by the then Pole. The title has since been used by all British monarchs.
Who was the father of queen Elisabeth 1?
King Henry VIII. Her mother was Queen Anne Boleyn.
What does viii stand for in Henry VIII's name?
VIII is 8 in Roman Numerals, which means Henry VIII was the eighth King of England to be called Henry.
What means viii in Henry VIII?
VIII mean the eighth in Roman numerals. Henry the Eighth
What English monarch began the reformation?
Henry VIII?
What was the name of the person who was the leader in Henry VIII's period?
Henry VIII
tudor period?
henry vIII kill
Did Elizabeth I kill Henry VIII?
No. Elizabeth I was Henry VIII's daughter.
What relation was Henry VIII to Mary queen of scotts?
Henry VIII was the Great Uncle of Mary Queen of Scotts Mary's Grandmother Margret was the sister of Henry VIII
Who was Henry vii very famous son?
Henry VIII was his famous son
Was Henry VIII the second to rule after Henry vii died?
Henry VIII was the first to rule after Henry VII.
