THE REIGN OF HENRY VIII AND THE ENGLISH REFORMATION
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Keywords: Henry VIII · English Reformation · Church of England · Catherine of Aragon · Pope · Monarchy · Religious reform · Political power · Tudor dynasty · ProtestantismAbstract
Annotation
The reign of Henry VIII (1509–1547) was one of the most dramatic and
transformative periods in English history. Henry’s desire to annul his marriage to
Catherine of Aragon led to a break with the Roman Catholic Church and the
establishment of the Church of England. This separation from Rome initiated the
English Reformation — a movement that changed the religious, political, and cultural
landscape of the nation. Henry’s rule also strengthened royal authority and laid the
foundations for England’s transformation into a modern state.
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