2006-11-14 02:08:27 · 5 answers · asked by Mahsak 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
One of the titles of the English sovereign, conferred on Henry VIII in 1521 by Pope Leo X in recognition of the king's treatise against the Protestant Martin Luther.
2006-11-14 02:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by c.s. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ACTUALLY, the title was given to Henry VIII by the Pope, BEFORE the split of the Anglican church from the Roman Catholic church. This proved very ironic because Henry VIII was subsequently excommunicated by the Pope. The title was then passed down in the Anglican church to refer to the ruling monarch who is also the head of the Church of England. Interestingly, Prince Charles has said that should he become monarch, he will consider himself the "defender of the faiths." Plural.
2006-11-15 00:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by sisoyme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
c.s. almost perfectly correct. The title was personal to Henry VIII as granted, but became part of the inheritable title of the Kings and Queens of England upon the establishment of the Church of England by Act of Parliament.
2006-11-14 10:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which one? Elizabeth I, or Henry VIII? Both are correct. Although, I think Henry was the first to use it. It is the 'Note On The Sovreign's Title' In the United Kingdom
2006-11-14 10:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by giggles1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe all Roman Catholic popes have held that title.
2006-11-14 10:52:18 · answer #5 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋