Henrician Reformation

The Henrician Reformation refers to King Henry VIII of England's break from the Roman Catholic Church in the 1530s, primarily to obtain a divorce he was denied. This led to the creation of the Church of England, with the king as its head, allowing him to annul his marriage and control religious matters in England. The reform was also influenced by political, economic, and personal motives, resulting in significant religious, cultural, and political changes, including the redistribution of church lands and the establishment of English doctrines separate from papal authority.