Becket brought to Henry's attention the fact that the Church had been gaining power, and might become more powerful than he. Afraid of losing his status, Henry finally conceived a plot to gain partial control of the Church in England. He suggested to nominate Becket for the position of the Archbishop of Canterbury...
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Thomas did not fancy the idea and spoke his doubts to Henry, however he later acceded to the plan, only to please his lordship. Thomas was quickly trained as a priest and in only several days, presented before the Church counsel and ordained Archbishop. It was clear that Becket served both the Church and England, because he continued to wear his ring of Chancellor along with his holy attire...
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Henry Viii This made the Pope furious. So in 1534, King Henry had the parliament pass a law saying that the king, not the pope, would from now on be the supreme head of the Church of England...	4 / 970
Henry Viii This made the Pope furious. So in 1534, King Henry had the parliament pass a law saying that the king, not the pope, would from now on be the supreme head of the Church of England...	4 / 970
Henry VIII But, Cardinal Wosley wasn't able to convince the pope, so in 1529 Henry took Wosley's authority away from him. Henry then appointed Sir Thomas More. Henry then got that divorce through Thomas Cramner, that he wanted with Catherine of Aragon and then married Anne Boleyn...	4 / 1036
Henry Viii But, Cardinal Wosley wasn't able to convince the pope, so in 1529 Henry took Wosley's authority away from him. Henry then appointed Sir Thomas More. Henry then got that divorce through Thomas Cramner, that he wanted with Catherine of Aragon and then married Anne Boleyn...	4 / 1036