Henry VIII3 November 1534
Parliament recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Parliament recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
The Act of Supremacy makes Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England, changing the political meaning of Defender of the Faith.
The Act of Supremacy recognises Henry VIII as Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
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