The End of Papal Power in England Under Henry VIII (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Annulment vs divorce
Annulment vs divorce
Annulment: marriage never valid; divorce: ends valid marriage
The 'Great Matter' (1527-29)
The 'Great Matter' (1527-29)
Henry VIII's attempt to annul marriage to Catherine of Aragon
Sack of Rome impact (May 1527)
Sack of Rome impact (May 1527)
Pope under Charles V's control; annulment became impossible
Royal Supremacy (by 1534)
Royal Supremacy (by 1534)
Henry denied papal authority, claimed it for himself as king
'Imperial' kingship theory
'Imperial' kingship theory
English kings had no superior except God
Act in Restraint of Appeals (1533)
Act in Restraint of Appeals (1533)
Prevented Catherine appealing to pope about her marriage
Act of Supremacy (1534)
Act of Supremacy (1534)
Declared king 'only supreme head on earth of Church of England'
Praemunire charge (1530)
Praemunire charge (1530)
English clergy charged; acknowledging papal authority; £100k fine
Cranmer's key action (April 1533)
Cranmer's key action (April 1533)
Annulled Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon
Collectanea satis copiosa (1530)
Collectanea satis copiosa (1530)
Collection arguing kings of England not subject to papal power