Henry the VIII was the cause for the reformation in England. He was in desperate need of an annulment which the pope refused due to the cannon law. This law was instituted by the Catholic Church basically stating no annulments of marriage regardless of the reason. Henry VIII married Kathryn of Aragon, who was his deceased brothers’ wife. Kathryn could not produce a male to inherent the thrown. This caused Henry VIII to have an affair with Anne Boleyn who was Kathryn’s lady in waiting.
Other reformations throughout Europe at the time began due to the abusive power, arrogance, and bureaucracy by the Roman Catholic Church. This was certainly the case for England. The domineering force behind the reformation was the need for Henry the 8ths
Other reformations throughout Europe at the time began due to the abusive power, arrogance, and bureaucracy by the Roman Catholic Church. This was certainly the case for England. The domineering force behind the reformation was the need for Henry the 8ths