Henry VIII (1491-1547)

Written by Michael Vlach.

Importance

•          King of England

•          Initiated the Protestant Reformation in England

•          Rejected the authority of the pope and the Roman Catholic Church

•          Confiscated church lands and promoted religious reformers to power

•          Founded Anglican church

•          Fell in love with Anne Boleyn

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