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3 days ago · A Devout Catholic King. To understand the gravity of Henry‘s decision, one must first consider his early reign. As a young king, Henry VIII was known for his devout Catholicism, regularly attending mass and even earning the title "Defender of the Faith" from Pope Leo X in 1521 for his written attack on Martin Luther, the catalyst of the Protestant Reformation.
2 days ago · Henry Fowler (1779-1838) was an Independent sovereign grace preacher and hymn writer. In 1813, he assumed responsibility for a gospel work in Birmingham. He removed to London in 1819, serving as pastor of Gower Street Chapel. The original congregation met in a chapel on Conway Street, and were followers of William Hintington’s ministry.
2 days ago · Henry VIII, the notorious English monarch with a tumultuous personal life and political reign, forever changed England’s history through his break from Rome and establishment of the Church of England.
- What was Henry VIII’s childhood like?Henry was the second son of Henry VII and Elizabeth, daughter of Edward IV. When his elder brother, Arthur, died in 1502, Henry became the heir to...
- When did Henry VIII get married?Henry VIII married six times between 1509 and 1543 in pursuit of heirs and political alliances. His wives were Catherine of Aragon (the mother of M...
- Who were Henry VIII’s children?Henry VIII was survived by three children, each of whom sat on the throne of England: Edward VI (ruled 1547–53), Mary I (ruled 1553–58), and Elizab...
- How was Henry VIII influential?Henry VIII was the king of England (1509–47). He broke with the Roman Catholic Church and had Parliament declare him supreme head of the Church of...
- Why did Henry VIII kill his wives?Of his six wives, Henry VIII had two killed: Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard. He accused Anne of adultery, and she was convicted and beheaded on M...
5 hours ago · Fowler began his tenure by swiftly undoing these restrictions, thus opening the gates of daytime TV for a decade of lucrative partnerships between cartoon creators and toy companies, who raced to ...
1 day ago · Henry and Fulk argued over the fate of the marriage dowry, and this had encouraged Fulk to turn to support William Clito instead. Henry's solution was now to negotiate the marriage of Matilda to Geoffrey, recreating the former alliance. Matilda appears to have been unimpressed by the prospect of marrying Geoffrey of Anjou.
5 days ago · 919: Henry the Fowler was elected King of the East Frankish Kingdom at the Imperial Diet in Fritzlar, marking the beginning of the Ottonian dynasty in German...
4 days ago · The nobles of Franconia and Saxony elect Henry the Fowler at the Imperial Diet in Fritzlar as king of the East Frankish Kingdom. The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. Magnus Ladulås is crowned King of Sweden in Uppsala Cathedral.
