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What religion was catherine howard?

Catholic


Who started the episcapalian religion?

The Episcopalian religion originated from the Church of England, which was established by King Henry VIII in the 16th century when he broke away from the Roman Catholic Church. The Episcopal Church in the United States became an independent denomination after the American Revolution.


What was Henry j kaiser religion?

Henry J. Kaiser was raised in a Jewish household but later in life he became a Christian Scientist.


What happened to religion after King Henry VIII died?

After King Henry VIII died, his son Edward VI succeeded him and introduced Protestant reforms, which were continued by Queen Elizabeth I. This led to the establishment of the Church of England as a Protestant church, further solidifying the break from the Roman Catholic Church. Religious conflicts and tensions continued in the following years, including the persecution of Catholics and Puritans.


What did Henry 8th religion have to do with closing the monastries?

Henry VIII broke with Papal authority in order to be able to divorce Catherine of Aragon the widow of his brother. Cardinal Wolsey had been unable to persuade the Pope to grant Henry a divorce. He proclaimed himself head of the Church of England, dissolved the monastries and divorced Catherine, all in 1532. Henry needed money as he had been bankrupt by spending so much in wars so when he was head o fchurch he sold off the monastries and their land to ricg people and took all the gold and silver ornaments for himself. this brought him money.