Tag Archives: Reformation
Why was Henry VIII given the title ‘Defender of the Faith’ in 1521?
On the 11th October 1521, Pope Leo X granted the title “Defender of the Faith” to King Henry VIII of England.
John Rogers and the Protestant persecutions under ‘Bloody’ Mary I of England
On the 4th February 1555, John Rogers became the first Protestant martyr under ‘Bloody’ Mary I of England.
Why was Thomas Cranmer executed in 1556?
On the 21st March 1556, Thomas Cranmer was executed for heresy.
