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Why did Henry viii take England through the Protestant Reformation?
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∙ 12y ago
Although there is a complex history which informs the answer to this question, it essentially boiled down to two factors:
The Pope would not grant him an annulment of the marriage to his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Also, Henry the VIII did not wish to see any Catholic church funds being taken out of England and given to the Vatican.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoHenry did not initiate a Protestant Reformation but the English Reformation which was the series of events in 16th-century England by which the English Catholic Church broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. These events were, in part, associated with the wider process of the European Protestant Reformation, a religious and political movement which affected the practice of Christianity across most of Europe during this period. Many in the English Church were interested in these ideas.
Henry had no aim to change the religious practices of the newly named Church of England, which remained broadly Catholic throughout his lifetime.
Henry's Catholicism was never in doubt: in 1521 he had defended the Catholic Church from Martin Luther's accusations of heresy in a book he wrote, probably with considerable help from Thomas More, entitled The Defence of the Seven Sacraments, for which he was awarded the title "Defender of the Faith" (Fidei Defensor) by Pope Leo X. Hardy the actions of a man who wanted to become a "Protestant". His break with Rome and the Pope was purely a political expediency to annul his marriage. When Henry died in 1547 his son Edward VI who had been raised as a Protestant, drove forward the change to a more Protestant Church.
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∙ 11y agoBecause he had met Anne Boleyn. He was so in love with her when he first met her. He loved her so much he decided that she should be his sola domina or sole mistress in English. But that wasnt enough for Anne, she wanted more power and only would she be fully his when they are married and she is Queen. So Henry, overcome by lust, asked the pope for an anullment (divorce). They said no because Queen Catherine (as she was then called) was a good Catholic lady and he should also be a good Catholic husband. Henry was outraged with such a response so that he created his own church and made everybody in the country acknowledge him as King and Leader of their Church otherwise they would meet their end. He then divorced Catherine for he does not have to look up to any higher authority for that is him and married Anne in his church! He then decreed that all future Kings and Queens would be the Highest Authority in The Church of England. That legacy has now been acccepted by nearly all Kings and Queens after him (His daughter Mary was a strict catholic and made the country catholic under her rule).
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∙ 10y agoKing Henry VIII wanted to be able to divorce his wives and marry new women so that he might have a male heir. Unfortunately for him, the Catholic faith does not allow divorce without a just cause, so Henry VIII supported the Protestant Reformation and the rise of Protestantism because, as a Protestant, he would be able to divorce his wives for any reason with no problem.
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Who initiated the Protestant Reformation in england?
Martin Luther
Who started the Protestant Reformation in England who had 6 wives?
henry VIII!
How far was Henry VIII's reformation protestant?
As Henry VIII completely disavowed Christ's rule through His appointed Vicar, the Pope, his reformation was completely protestant.
How did the working out of the Protestant Reformation from henry viii through charles you provide impetus for english settlement?
By removing all the constitutional restrictions the working out of the protestant reformation from Henry VII through Charles provided impetus for English settlement.
Why did the protestant reformation come to England?
Henry VIII did a great job of preventing the Protestant Reformation from having any great affect on England - until he needed a divorce. When the Catholic Church refused to grant Henry VIII a divorce, he decided to make his own version of Christianity, where he made the rules. Henry VIII started the Anglican / Church of England, where Henry VIII was the head of the church (much like the Pope). Henry VIII gave himself permission to divorce and ordered all his subjects to become Protestant.
Who was England's leader during the Protestant Reformation?
henry vlll
Who declared England a protestant country during the reformation?
Henry VIII .
Who initiated the Protestant Reformation in england?
Martin Luther
Who started the Protestant Reformation in England who had 6 wives?
henry VIII!
How far was Henry VIII's reformation protestant?
As Henry VIII completely disavowed Christ's rule through His appointed Vicar, the Pope, his reformation was completely protestant.
How did the working out of the Protestant Reformation from henry viii through charles you provide impetus for english settlement?
By removing all the constitutional restrictions the working out of the protestant reformation from Henry VII through Charles provided impetus for English settlement.
The Story of King Henry vlll?
After the death of his brother, Arthur, Henry Tudor became Henry VIII, king of England. He was famous for his role in the English Reformation, converting England into a Protestant nation.
Why did the protestant reformation come to England?
Henry VIII did a great job of preventing the Protestant Reformation from having any great affect on England - until he needed a divorce. When the Catholic Church refused to grant Henry VIII a divorce, he decided to make his own version of Christianity, where he made the rules. Henry VIII started the Anglican / Church of England, where Henry VIII was the head of the church (much like the Pope). Henry VIII gave himself permission to divorce and ordered all his subjects to become Protestant.
England became a Protestant country during the Reformation because?
Henry VIII wanted a divorce, but divorce was banned by the Catholic Church therefore Henry decided to appoint himself head of the Church of England so he could get a divorce. However, Henry did not become a Protestant and he continued to practice Catholicism until his death. The Reformation in England did not cause the country to become Protestant. It allowed dissenting ideas freer access to the population. The teachings of men like John Calvin became more common in England because the Church of England was not so directly linked to Rome.
What is the name of the protestant church started be king Henry 5?
It was not Henry 5, but the 8th. He began the Reformation by closing the Catholic Church and taking their assets. The church he created was the Church of England.
Was Henry VIII a protetsant?
No he was not. Henry VIII was baptised as a Roman Catholic and died as Head of the Church of England. At the time of his death the Church of England was still theologically Catholic. The English Reformation and Protestant influences came a lot later.
What were the causes and major phases of the English Reformation?
The Protestant Reformation began when King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and declared himself head of the Church of England. Later, Calvinist ideas influenced the Puritans.
