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Act of Supremacy
The Act Of Supremacy, 1534 Date: 1534
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This historic print depicts the Act of Supremacy, a significant parliamentary document from the 16th century, signed into law on December 17, 1534. The Act established King Henry VIII as the supreme head of the Church of England, effectively breaking away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church. The document, which is numbered as C65 in the National Archives, was a crucial moment in English politics and religious history. Henry VIII's desire for an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which was denied by the Pope, led to the English Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England. The print shows a detailed illustration of the document, with its intricate seals and ornate script. The document is held by a figure representing the Church, symbolizing the transfer of power from the Pope to the King. The scene is surrounded by figures representing the various estates of the realm - the clergy, the nobility, and the commons - all of whom played a role in the passage of the Act through Parliament. The Act of Supremacy marked the beginning of a new era in English history, paving the way for the Tudor dynasty and the eventual establishment of the Church of England as the state religion. This print serves as a reminder of the political and religious upheavals of the Tudor period and the enduring impact of the Act on English history.
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