Henry VIII: Break with Rome (1534)
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When the Pope refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII chose between accepting the Pope's authority or creating an independent Church of England with himself as head.
Create Church of England
1534
year
Annulment, heir, and power
motivation
England independent of papal authority
political impact
Chosen — Act of Supremacy passed
outcome
Accept Papal Decision
1534
year
Religious continuity
motivation
Remain within Catholic world
political impact
Not chosen — Henry needed a male heir
outcome
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