Henry VIII Becomes Church Head: English Reformation Begins
Parliament passed the Act of Supremacy declaring Henry VIII the supreme head of the Church of England, severing England's centuries-old ties with the papacy. This constitutional rupture launched the English Reformation, redistributed monastic wealth to the crown, and permanently altered the religious and political landscape of Britain.
October 30, 1534
492 years ago
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