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British and many Commonwealth coins show either Fid: Def:or F: D:
as an abbreviation of the Latin "Fidei Defensor" meaning, "Defender of the Faith", a title bestowed on Henry VIII by Pope Leo X, and used by British Monarchs ever since.
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What title did the pope gave Henry VIII in 1521?
Fidei defensor - Defender of the faith
What year was Henry VIII declared 'Defender of the faith'?
Henry the 8th was declared 'defender of the faith' in the year of 1533.
Was Henry called the defender of faith?
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'.
What does Defender of the Faith means?
Defender of the Faith is one of Queen Elizabeth's titles, which means she will protect the British religious system and church.
What does D.G.R.E.G.F.D mean on a 2 pence coin?
It's an abbreviation for the Latin phrase appearing on all British coins. Translated, it means roughly "Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith".
Did the pope give Henry V111 the title defender of the faith?
Yes the Pope gave Henry the title defender of faith...:) Don't know why though....:) Hope I helped....:)
Chief defender of faith Planet of the Apes?
Dr. Zaius .
Why was Henry VIII named the Fidei defencer defender of the faith?
he was a loser
Is devona a name?
YES, it is a name! It means "defender of the faith"(Christian).
Is the queen of England gods representative?
No, but part of her title is 'Defender of the Faith'.
By whom was Henry VIII declared 'Defender of the faith'?
Pope Leo X
Prince William's religion?
Christian. Church of England. His grandmother is the 'Defender of the Faith'.
