Parliament of England

Historical eventNovember 31534

Parliament of England

The Parliament of England passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, supplanting the pope and the Catholic Church.

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When
Tuesday, November 3 1534492 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
16th century · 1530s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1534.

What happened

The Parliament of England passed the first Act of Supremacy, making King Henry VIII head of the Church of England, supplanting the pope and the Catholic Church.

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When did Parliament of England happen?

November 3 1534 — 492 years ago, on a Tuesday.

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