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Henry VIII was an absolute monarch, who clearly took the position that by definition he could not commit an illegal act because his will was the law.
Most famously, Henry VIII dealt badly with several of his wives, two of whom he had beheaded.
Controversially, he separated the Church of England from the Church of Rome in order to have his first marriage annulled and marry again. This act was against the laws of the Church of Rome.
He declared himself supreme head of the Church, which clearly was against the Church law. He also interfered in Church practices without reason.
He confiscated property of the Church and monasteries and distributed it to his friends or used it for his own profit.
He had people he thought were opposed to him tortured and executed on grounds that were at least questionable. He made policies and had laws that made questioning certain of his actions treason and punishable by death.
He was excessive in his spending money, which was not illegal, perhaps, but was certainly reckless. He acquired or built 43 palaces.
He debased the currency in order to stretch his resources, and thereby effectively cheated the people of his country for his own greed.
It should be pointed out that these are just a few of the bad or questionable things he did. He did other many other things, some bad, and many good, and was a popular king.
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∙ 9y agoKing Henry VIII married Anne Boleyn without the Catholic Church annulling his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. According to the Catholic Church, Henry's relationship with Anne was adultery, not marriage.
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How did Henry VIII commit a sin?
There's no one here qualified to judge that.
Was Henry VIII monster?
I dont think that Henry VIII himself was a murderer, but he had many many people burned at the stake during his reign
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 was the name of the person who was the leader in Henry VIII's period?
Henry VIII
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What English monarch began the reformation?
Henry VIII?
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.
