Why was Henry VIII given the title ‘Defender of the Faith’ in 1521?

Defender of the Faith

On the 11th October 1521, Pope Leo X granted the title “Defender of the Faith” to King Henry VIII of England.

One Response to Why was Henry VIII given the title ‘Defender of the Faith’ in 1521?

  1. Ken Jeffery says:

    Fantastic! I found this clip at the age of 74, on the Friday before the burial of Queen Elizabeth II. A simply superb piece of knowledge I am ashamed to admit I did not have until today. Thank you for posting.

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