Henry VIII1519
Begins preparing a theological answer to Martin Luther that becomes the basis of the Defence of the Seven Sacraments.
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Begins preparing a theological answer to Martin Luther that becomes the basis of the Defence of the Seven Sacraments.
After writing Assertio Septem Sacramentorum (Defence of the Seven Sacraments) in opposition to Luther, Henry VIII is rewarded with the title Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith) by Pope Leo X
Publishes the Assertio Septem Sacramentorum, defending the seven sacraments against Luther.
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