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At that time the Catholic church was very corrupt and made a lot of money through indulgences (certificates to get you into heaven), relics (e.g. bits of the cross) and St Peter's Pence (they asked for donations to rebuild St Peter's Basilica in Rome but never did and kept the money). The Pope even took 10% out of the country's taxes.
Another of Henry's problems was that Catherine of Aragon was getting too old to have children and "boring" (she was older than him because he married his dead brother's wife to keep the peace with Spain). He decided that he would marry Anne Boleyn as she was young, fashionable and very pretty. But he needed a divorce first.
Henry first tried to get an annulment from Catherine because he said he shouldn't have been able to marry his dead brother's wife (which he got special permission for at the time). But Catherine said that the marriage was never consummated and the Pope refused.
As Protestantism was beginning to spread in other countries, Henry set up a new branch of Protestantism, The Church of England with him (or the reigning English monarch as the head.) That way, he was able to grant himself a divorce and keep all the money that would have gone to Rome.
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∙ 14y agoOnce Henry had taken the Church of England away from the Roman Catholics it was only natural that he wanted to marry someone who agreed with what he had done and did not want to remain a Roman Catholic.
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Who was the most influential in the spread of protestantism in Europe?
King Henry VIII
Did Henry VIII create protestantism?
NO! Martin Luther (not Martin Luther King, a German monk) founded Protestantism when he posted 95 complaints on his local church door.Henry VIII created the Church of England, a branch of Protestantism that he created with him or the reigning English Monarch as the head.
Why was English protestantism able to spread so successfully in the 1500s?
English Protestantism was able to successfully spread in the 1500s as a result of politics. Henry VIII, who became disillusioned with the Roman Catholic Church, embraced the idea of Protestantism and pressured his subjects to do likewise. Leaders in other countries did the same thing.
What means viii in Henry VIII?
VIII mean the eighth in Roman numerals. Henry the Eighth
What religion did Henry the 8th change northern Ireland to?
Northern Ireland, as known now, only came into existence in 1922 and so was not around in Henry VIII's time. He tried to bring his form of Protestantism to Ireland.
What did the protestants want from Henry vii?
Protestantism was formed after Henry VII, (when Henry VIII formed the Church of England to get a divorce). So in Henry VII's time there was no such religion as protestantism.
Who was the most influential in the spread of protestantism in Europe?
King Henry VIII
What did Henry the VIII do that was important?
The Dissolution of the Monasteries, and in favour of Protestantism as the state religion.
How similar were Henry vii and Henry VIII reign?
Not very similar. Henry VIII basically reformed the church to Protestantism. Henry the VII consolidated his power and began settling things down after the War of the Roses
How are Thomas Cromwell and Sir Thomas More linked?
They were both Chancellors under Henry VIII. More was a strong believer in Catholicism while Cromwell was one of the driving reformers to convert to Protestantism.
Was Henry VII new religion in line with Lutheran or Protestantism?
Henry VII was a Roman Catholic. He had a son, Henry VIII, the one with 6 wives.
Did Henry VIII create protestantism?
NO! Martin Luther (not Martin Luther King, a German monk) founded Protestantism when he posted 95 complaints on his local church door.Henry VIII created the Church of England, a branch of Protestantism that he created with him or the reigning English Monarch as the head.
Who was responsible for changing his country's religion from Catholicism to Protestantism?
King Henry VIII who founded the Anglican Church.
What was edward vi religion?
he was protestant as although his father, Henry viii was Catholic he had been brought up as a catholic without Henry knowing!
The following are important stages in the era leading up to the reign of Elizabeth I Put them in order from first to last based on the order in which they occurred?
Martin Luther posts his grievances against the Catholic Church. (The Bible is translated into English.) Henry VIII forms the Church of England. Edward VI mandates the use of a Protestant prayer book. Mary I, or "Bloody Mary," takes the throne. --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Pope declines to grant Henry VIII a divorce. Henry VIII forms the Church of England. Edward VI supports Protestantism. Mary I supports Catholicism.
Why was English protestantism able to spread so successfully in the 1500s?
English Protestantism was able to successfully spread in the 1500s as a result of politics. Henry VIII, who became disillusioned with the Roman Catholic Church, embraced the idea of Protestantism and pressured his subjects to do likewise. Leaders in other countries did the same thing.
What protestantism did King Henry VIII enforce in england?
He created the church of England and enforced that, because the pope would not give him a divorce on his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.
