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Defender of the Faith is and was the head of the Church of England - the monarch of the day. The term was used by the Pope at the time to describe Henry VIII who wrote a book in defense of the seven sacraments against the Protestant beliefs.
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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.
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....:)
When did Queen Elizabeth II become defender of the faith?
Upon her coronation, the Queen became the Defender of the Faith. The title dates back to Henry VIII. Before all of the wives, divorces, and church separation, that he is so widely known for, he wrote a treatise in defense of the Catholic faith. This treatise Declaration of the Seven Sacraments against Martin Lutherwas a rebuke of Martin Luther's 95 theses. His reward for his defense was the title Defender of the Faith, by Pope Leo X. This title has been claimed by every English monarch since.
Chief defender of faith Planet of the Apes?
Dr. Zaius .
What does FD stand for?
Fidei Defensor Defender of the Faith
Is the queen of England gods representative?
No, but part of her title is 'Defender of the Faith'.
Is devona a name?
YES, it is a name! It means "defender of the faith"(Christian).
Why was Henry VIII named the Fidei defencer defender of the faith?
he was a loser
By whom was Henry VIII declared 'Defender of the faith'?
Pope Leo X
