Henry VIII of England
Definition
Henry VIII was King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547. He is best known for his six marriages, especially his efforts to have his first marriage (to Catherine of Aragon) annulled which led to the separation of the Church of England from papal authority.
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Catherine of Aragon: First wife of Henry VIII; her failure to produce a male heir caused Henry to seek an annulment leading to break with Rome.
Anne Boleyn: Second wife of King Henry VIII, mother of Elizabeth I; her marriage prompted break with Rome.
Thomas Cranmer: Archbishop who helped build legal case for annulment between Catherine and Henry which eventually led to English Reformation.
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