Separation of Church of England. The Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, is the established Christian church in England.
   Henry VIII married Catherine of Aragon in 1509. The Church of England wouldn't exist for another two decades.
   At this point, England was firmly Catholic. Henry became King of England in 1509.
   He remained Catholic for many years but would later play a pivotal role in the establishment of the Church of England. Henry sought an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon from Pope Clement VII in the early 1530s.
   the Pope's refusal was a key factor leading to the separation of the Church of England from the Catholic Church. Thomas More became Chancellor of England in 1515 under Henry. He was a devout Catholic and opposed the separation from Rome. Henry began his relationship with Anne Boleyn sometime in the mid-1520s. Her presence is considered a factor in Henry's desire to annul his marriage to Catherine. Henry appointed Thomas Cranmer as Archbishop of Canterbury in 1532. Cranmer supported Henry's separation from Rome and played a key role in establishing the Church of England. Pope Paul III became Pope in 1534, after Henry had already declared himself Supreme Head of the Church of England. Paul III excommunicated Henry VIII in 1533. The Church of England has a rich history and has played a significant role in the development of English art and culture. One of the most pr
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