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Henry VIII Named Supreme Head of the English Church

Feb 11, 2021LibrarianChurch of England, Religion, TriviaAnne Boleyn, Church of England, George Boleyn, Henry VIII, Thomas Audley, Thomas Cromwell

11 February 1531, Convocation granted King Henry VIII was named Supreme Head of the English Church. He was provided the title of “singular protector, supreme lord, and even, so far as the law of Christ allows, supreme head of the English church and clergy.” Supreme Head of the English Church It was George Boleyn, Lord

Anne of Cleves Marries Henry VIII

Today in 1540 Anne of Cleves marries Henry VIII. King Henry VIII chose Anne of Cleves, his fourth wife, from her portrait. He was disappointed the real woman did not match the filters of the Hans Holbein the Younger’s day. Anne of Cleves was 24 when she was to wed the 48 year old English