The English Reformation Flashcards
English Reformation
Early English reforms
William Tyndale
A humanist, translated the English bible in 1526
Henry VIII
2nd of the Tudor monarchs, had earlier been a conservative and critical of Lutheranism and reform
Defense of the Seven Sacraments
Criticized Luther’s views, supported by Henry VIII
Catherine of Aragon
Wife of Henry, could not conceive a son
Anne Boleyn
Was a mistress of Henry
Thomas Wolsey
The English Archbishop working on behalf of Henry, ultimately failed to get the papal approval
Thomas Cranmer
Replaced Wolsey and convinced Henry in 1533 that he could divorce Catherine by breaking away from Rome
Church of England
Henry breaks away from the Catholic Church
Act of Supremacy
(1534) Made the king officially the head of the church
Pilgrimage of Grace
A huge multi class rebellion, the largest on English history
Statue of the Six Articles
Anglican Church maintained most of the Catholic doctrines
Edward VI
Ten years old when he became the king. Those who governed on his behalf were strongly Protestant
Mary Tudor “Bloody Mary”
Tried to reimpose Catholicism
Marian Exiles
Protestants fled England fearing persecution