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When William Warham, the Archbishop of Canterybury, died, Henry saw an opportunity to put someone in the Archbishopric that would be amenable to annulling his marriage to Catherine. He used his power as King to have Thomas Cranmer, the Archdeacon of Taunton, appointed to the position. Cranmer received the sanction of Pope Clement VII and then proceeded to lead Henry's reformation and split from the Holy Roman Church creating the Church of England. Henry got his divine annulment as well as excommunication for himself and Cranmer. Cranmer was put to death by burning for the crime of heresy in 1556, nine years after Henry's death.
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Who crowned Henry VIII?
That is usually the job of the Archbishop of Canterbury. At the time it was William Warham.
Who was the archbishop of Canterbury during Henry ii reign?
Well, it depends on which King Henry you mean. During the reign of Henry the VIII, the Archbishop of Canterbury was William Warham followed by Thomas Cramner. If you mean a different Henry, just let me know. If you mean Henry II, then it was Thomas Becket
Who was King Henry VIII's bishop?
Henry VIII elevated Thomas Cramner to Archbishop of Canterbury and it was Cramner who took care of the divorce from Katherine of Aragon and carried out Henry's plans for the English Church.
Who was the archbishop of Canterbury who annulled King Henry VIII's marriage?
Archbishop Cranmer annulled the marriage between Henry and Katherine Howard
Why did the Anglican Church become England's official church?
Because that is the way Henry VIII set it up. The King or Queen is the head of the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury serves at the pleasure of the current ruler of England.
What were Thomas Wolsey's jobs?
Thomas Wolsey held various positions during his career, including chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Almoner to King Henry VII, and Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII. He was also appointed as Cardinal by Pope Leo X.
Who led the Church of England's separation from Rome?
King Henry VIII and the Bishop of Canterbury.
Catherine of Aragon married to Henry VIII?
King Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon were privately married by the Archbishop of Canterbury, William Warham, in the Church of the palace Friary at Greenwich. It was necessary for the marriage to be kept a very quiet affair because Henry was still in mourning for his father
What were the accomplishments of Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury. At the same time, King Henry II, who had been Becket's close friend, was trying to increase his own power at the expense of the Church. Becket resisted this and was assassinated in the cathedral during Vespers. Four knights had tried to get him to leave with them, and when he refused, they attacked him with their swords, while he continued to say his prayers. As a result of these acts, King Henry was humiliated and the power of the Church was significantly increased. Becket was a martyr, and the Church soon declared him to be a saint. Pilgrims went to Canterbury to visit the shrine of a saint to had stood up to a king, and this also diminished the stature of the monarchy for centuries, until the Church in England was pretty much overwhelmed by King Henry VIII.
What did Henry VIII do in order to get his divorce?
He did not divorce any of his wives. His marriage to his 4th wife; Anne of Cleves, was annulled. His marriage to Catherine of Aragon was annulled by Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury. This marriage was annulled after the Pope continued to delay giving Henry an answer to his petition for an annulment of his marriage with Catherine. He then broke from Rome, and created the Church of England.
How did King Henry get his divorce?
If you mean Henry VIII's divorce from Katherine of Aragon, then it's quite simple. Henry asked the Catholic Church to condone his divorce from Katherine on the grounds that she was his brother's wife first, and he was committing adultery by marrying her. It wasn't, and the Catholic Church told him no. So Henry decided he'd had enough of the Catholic Church and created the Church of England, putting Henry himself as the head of the Church. The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Cranmer, declared Henry's marriage null and void.
Who was more powerful - the pope or Henry VIII?
king Henry because he is king and he has loads of powers where as the Parliament has not got authority thaat much !
