reformation in england
The reformation in England refers to the religious and political transformation that took place in the 16th century, led by King Henry VIII and subsequent monarchs. It involved the breakaway from the Roman Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England as the national church, with the monarch as its supreme head. This significant reform resulted in changes to religious doctrine, practices, and institutions, as well as socio-political implications for England.
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