Henry VIII13 April 1534
Thomas More accepts Parliament's power over succession but refuses the oath because it rejects papal authority.
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Thomas More accepts Parliament's power over succession but refuses the oath because it rejects papal authority.
Thomas More is summoned to swear the oath recognising Henry VIII's marriage settlement and succession.
Refusal to swear the succession oath becomes a grave political and religious offence.
Refusal to swear the succession oath is treated as treason against the king's authority.
The Act requires recognition of Anne Boleyn as Henry VIII's lawful wife and of her children as legitimate heirs.
The Oath to the Succession Act receives royal assent, requiring subjects to swear to the succession settlement.
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear obedience to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
The Oath to the Succession Act requires subjects to swear to Henry VIII's succession settlement.
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