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King Henry VIII was instrumental in breaking away from the Pope and establishing the Church of England, with Henry at its head.

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Who signed law makeing Church of England official?

During the rein of King Henry VIII, parliament passed the first Act of Supremacy. This act declared Henry VIII supreme head of the Church of England. This separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church of which the pope was leader.


Which of King Henry's children established the Church of England by law?

King Henry VIII's son, King Edward VI, established the Church of England by law during his reign. The English Reformation, initiated by Henry VIII's break with the Roman Catholic Church, was further solidified under Edward VI with the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer and the establishment of Protestant practices. Edward's reign saw the formalization of the Church of England as a distinct entity from Catholicism.


Which of the king Henry's children established the church of England by law?

King Henry VIII's son, Edward VI, played a pivotal role in establishing the Church of England by law. Under his reign, the Book of Common Prayer was introduced, solidifying Protestant practices in the Church. However, it was Henry VIII himself who initiated the break from the Catholic Church, eventually leading to the formal establishment of the Church of England.


What has the author William Saywell written?

William Saywell has written: 'The necessity of adhering to the Church of England as by law established, or, The duty of a good Christian, and particularly parents and masters of families under the present toleration' -- subject(s): Church of England, Discipline, Liberty of conscience


Is a leadership based on established law People obey the leader or executive bacause they accept his or her power under law?

is the leadership based on established law. People obey the leader or executive because they accept his or her power under law.


What was Henry VIII's church called?

The Church of England Henry was a member of the Church of England, no more! It was not his Church and whilst he was Chief magistrate in this country and had some responsibility towards the Church at law, the Church was simply the Body of Christ in England at that time.


Who had a law signed saying that the church of England was the official church?

Henry VIII, it was the Act of Supremacy


What religion was princess Victoria?

All British Monarchs are Church of England (Anglican protestants). The British Monarch is by law the head of the Church of England.


Is Anglican church a state church?

The Anglican Church, specifically the Church of England, is considered a state church as it is established by law and has a unique relationship with the British monarchy and the state. The monarch serves as the Supreme Governor of the Church, and the church plays a role in national ceremonies and governance. However, in other countries where Anglicanism is practiced, such as in the United States, it operates independently of the state.


Why did king Henry VIII claim he was the head of the church of England?

Because Henry was already the Chief magistrate and in theory was responsible for maintaining the law in England! Henry, according to the Church in England was only Head, as far as the Law of Christ allows!


What is the law that made the king the head of the church in England?

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