Henry VIII's Reformation
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Contents
Outline
Introduction
- Reformation’s sweep across Europe
- Henry VIII’s wife Catherine of Aragon
- Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s defense of Roman Catholicism
Attempts at Annulment
- Through the Pope
- Through the Archbishop of Canterbury
- Circumventing the Vatican
English Reformation
- Acts of Supremacy
- Removal of St. Thomas Becket
- Dissolution of the Monasteries
Future wives.
- Executions
- Annulments
Epilogue
- Mary I and Catholicism
- Effects on British people today.
Abstract
My project's aim is to analyse King Henry VIII's personal agenda behind initiating the English Reformation. Starting out as a devout Catholic who would consistently defend the Pope and the Vatican, it is curious how he changed his mind so quickly when he wanted to divorce or annul his marriages. His greed and extravagant expenditure also raise questions towards ulterior motives when taking over the land owned by monasteries and appropriating their resources.
Introduction
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Section 1: Background
Introduction
Reformation’s sweep across Europe
The desire to reform the Catholic Church began in the 1400s, but it was not until the publication of Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses in 1517 is what caused the movement to gain traction. Luther’s main argument was against the selling of indulgences, which supposedly reduced the punishment after death for sins committed.
In 1521, the young Catholic king, Henry VIII, rebutted against Luther with his piece “Defense of the Seven Sacraments.”[1] For this, Pope Leo X granted the King the title of “Defender of the Faith.” King Henry had demonstrated his faith and loyalty as a devout Catholic.
Catherine of Aragon
Henry was not the first in succession to his father, Henry VII. That position belonged to Arthur, Henry VIII’s brother. Arthur was betrothed to Catherine of Aragon, daughter of the King and Queen of Castile. At the age of 15, Arthur died. This threw off Henry VII's negotiations for a marital alliance with Spain. When Henry VII died, the younger Henry agreed to marry Catherine.
However, as the years passed, Catherine was unable to produce a male heir to the English throne, and Henry became more distant to her. She would eventually only produce one child, the future queen Mary. Henry knew from the loss of his brother that life could end quickly, and without a male heir the kingdom could be thrust into chaos. He needed to find a way to dissolve their marriage, and find a wife who would be able to grant him a son.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey’s defense of Roman Catholicism
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