You have probably heard this term in reference to King Henry VIII. "Defender of the Faith" was a title first bestowed upon Henry after he wrote a tract - in conjunction with Thomas More - called Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments). The tract was a repudiation of the Protestant teachings burgeoning forth on mainland Europe under Luther; it served as both a defense of the sacraments and of the papal primacy.
Ironically, Henry himself was to reject the papal primacy and split from the Catholic Church. As a result, the title was striped from him by Pope Paull III. The English parliament, however, took the title into its own hands, conferring in on Edward the IV in 1544 as he was the head of the emerging Anglican Church. The title has since been successively passed on to every new monarch, save for a brief period (1653-59) when the monarchy was suspended.
Fidei defensor - Defender of the faith
Henry the 8th was declared 'defender of the faith' in the year of 1533.
Yes, he was by pope Leo x. when he wrote a book about his catholicism faith. He was so impressed he gave him the title 'defender of faith'.
Defender of the Faith is one of Queen Elizabeth's titles, which means she will protect the British religious system and church.
Yes the Pope gave Henry the title defender of faith...:) Don't know why though....:) Hope I helped....:)
Dr. Zaius .
No, but part of her title is 'Defender of the Faith'.
YES, it is a name! It means "defender of the faith"(Christian).
he was a loser
FID DEF is short for Fidei Defensor (Defender of the faith)IND IMP is short for Indiae Imperator (Emperor of India)
George V by the grace of God, of Britain and all the Dominions King, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India.
Defender. Proteger, resguardar, salvaguardar