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He separated from the Catholic Church because he wanted a divorce fro Catherine of Aregon to marry Anne Boleyn, , however the Catholic Church did not allow divorce , that is the reason that the Church separated and became the Anglican Church of England.

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Which church did Henry VIII changed England's official religion several times between 1534 and 1558 and ultimately severed ties with?

he changed the Catholic Church into the Anglican Ecclesia


Who formed Anglican church?

king henry the 8th of england


Who is responsible for the the formation of the Anglican church?

King Henry VIII of England.


When did the Spanish attempt to reform to the Anglican church?

The Spanish did not reform the Anglican church. The Anglican church is English and begun by Henry when he threw out the Catholic church in England.


Members of the church of England called?

Catholics. Not true. The Church of England has it's roots dating back to the Saxon's in the 6th century. The form of religion practised in England has changed several times (Henry VIII formed the Anglican Church, Mary switch back to Catholicism, then Elizabeth I back to Anglican). Whichever they have been, they are all "Church of England" based on the location of the practice. The current form, dates from Elizabeth I - Anglican.


The church started by King Henry VIII?

If you are speaking of Henry VIII, then that would be the Church of England, also known as the Anglican church.


Why was Henry VIII an important figure in history?

It was Henry VIII that ultimately changed the nation from Catholic to Protestant. Also, the Act of Supremecy was passed that put the Monarch ahead of the Pope in England.


When the Pope refused to grant him a divorce king Henry established the?

The Church of England, or Anglican Church


The official religion of England is?

The Church of England is also known as the Anglican Church. It is a Protestant Religion that is an offshoot of Catholicism and came into being during the reign of Henry the 8th.


What other names is Henry VIII church given?

The Church of England (c of e) and the Anglican Church.


When Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church he formed?

The Anglican Church - officially, the Church of England.


When the pope refused to grant him a divorce King Henry VIII established the what?

The Church of England, or Anglican Church