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Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor ordaining the translation of the bible council Stock Photo

RFC7GKHK–Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor ordaining the translation of the bible council

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was lord, and later king, of Ireland. studio of Hans Holbein, Warwick castle Stock Photo

RMDYENM0–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was king of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was lord, and later king, of Ireland. studio of Hans Holbein, Warwick castle

Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 - November 29, 1530) was an English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. His affairs prospered, and by 1514 he was the controlling figure in virtually all matters of state and was extremely powerful within the Church. The highest political position he attained was Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser. Stock Photo

RMT96KMG–Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 - November 29, 1530) was an English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. His affairs prospered, and by 1514 he was the controlling figure in virtually all matters of state and was extremely powerful within the Church. The highest political position he attained was Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser.

Henry VIII was King of England (and Lord/King of Ireland) from 1509 to his death in 1547. 1543 ,woodcut / hand-colour printmaker, Cornelis Anthonisz. publisher Hans Liefrinck, Antwerp , Belgian, Belgium, Flemish, The Netherlands, ( Henry VIII, King of England, dressed in tabard, standing full-length. A pair of gloves in hand. ) Stock Photo

RM2HEDT2W–Henry VIII was King of England (and Lord/King of Ireland) from 1509 to his death in 1547. 1543 ,woodcut / hand-colour printmaker, Cornelis Anthonisz. publisher Hans Liefrinck, Antwerp , Belgian, Belgium, Flemish, The Netherlands, ( Henry VIII, King of England, dressed in tabard, standing full-length. A pair of gloves in hand. )

Portrait of Stephen Gardiner (1483-1555), English bishop and politician during the English Reformation period who served as Lord Chancellor during the reign of Queen Mary I and King Philip. Earlier, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey made him his secretary where he came to the notice of King Henry VIII in 1525. In 1535, he and other bishops were called upon to vindicate the king's new title of 'Supreme Head of the Church of England.' The result was his treatise 'De Vera Obedientia', in which he supported the monarch's right to rule as if the King's law was God's law. Stock Photo

RMPB4CEB–Portrait of Stephen Gardiner (1483-1555), English bishop and politician during the English Reformation period who served as Lord Chancellor during the reign of Queen Mary I and King Philip. Earlier, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey made him his secretary where he came to the notice of King Henry VIII in 1525. In 1535, he and other bishops were called upon to vindicate the king's new title of 'Supreme Head of the Church of England.' The result was his treatise 'De Vera Obedientia', in which he supported the monarch's right to rule as if the King's law was God's law.

Sir Anthony Denny, Lord Denny, 1501 – 1549. Confidant of King Henry VIII of England. Stock Photo

RM2ARRK4M–Sir Anthony Denny, Lord Denny, 1501 – 1549. Confidant of King Henry VIII of England.

Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became king of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner and Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser. England Stock Photo

RMF219H6–Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530) was an English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became king of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner and Lord Chancellor, the King's chief adviser. England

Henry VIII, 1491 to 1547. King of England. Stock Photo

RMBJ57BX–Henry VIII, 1491 to 1547. King of England.

Antique circa 1880 engraving, King Henry VIII of England. Stock Photo

RMDWY6PX–Antique circa 1880 engraving, King Henry VIII of England.

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), Lord High Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII, portrait painting by a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger, 1600-1699 Stock Photo

RM2E5AJ86–Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), Lord High Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII, portrait painting by a follower of Hans Holbein the Younger, 1600-1699

The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession. Oil on panel. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom Stock Photo

RMD9939X–The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession. Oil on panel. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen consort of England (1509-1533). First wife of King Henry VIII. The trial of Queen Catherine on June 21, 1529. Engraving after a painting by Laslett J. Pott (1837-1898). La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Later colouration. Stock Photo

RM2DCDKHA–Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen consort of England (1509-1533). First wife of King Henry VIII. The trial of Queen Catherine on June 21, 1529. Engraving after a painting by Laslett J. Pott (1837-1898). La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881. Later colouration.

The dismissal of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, by King Henry VIII, 1529 Stock Photo

RMP56WD0–The dismissal of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, by King Henry VIII, 1529

King Henry VIII talking to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in a painting by Sir John Gilbert circa 1888 entitled 'Ego et Rex Meus'. Stock Photo

RMBYDC6J–King Henry VIII talking to Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in a painting by Sir John Gilbert circa 1888 entitled 'Ego et Rex Meus'.

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England Stock Photo

RMWK8T11–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

Antique illustration of a portrait of Henry VIII, King of England and Lord of Ireland. Born on June 28, 1491 in Greenwich, England, he died on January Stock Photo

RF2F1T7F2–Antique illustration of a portrait of Henry VIII, King of England and Lord of Ireland. Born on June 28, 1491 in Greenwich, England, he died on January

Thomas Wolsey, c.1475 - 1530. English Cardinal, statesman and Lord Chancellor of England during reign of King Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters. Stock Photo

RMRM823F–Thomas Wolsey, c.1475 - 1530. English Cardinal, statesman and Lord Chancellor of England during reign of King Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters.

Title page of the first edition of 'The Great Bible', 1539. Original in the British Museum. The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English and was authorized by King Henry VIII (1491-1547) to be read in Church of England services. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale (c1488-1569), under the commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell (c1485-1540). Stock Photo

RMTAACFB–Title page of the first edition of 'The Great Bible', 1539. Original in the British Museum. The Great Bible was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English and was authorized by King Henry VIII (1491-1547) to be read in Church of England services. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale (c1488-1569), under the commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell (c1485-1540).

HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Thomas, Lord Vaux of Harwedon (Bartolozzi) , 1884 Stock Photo

RFFCGJT0–HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Thomas, Lord Vaux of Harwedon (Bartolozzi) , 1884

Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head Church Stock Photo

RMC8N9TY–Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head Church

Cardinal Wolsey being dismissed from the Lord Chancellor of England post by Henry VIII in 1529 Stock Photo

RMTB786D–Cardinal Wolsey being dismissed from the Lord Chancellor of England post by Henry VIII in 1529

Engraving of Lord Cromwell presenting a new translation of the Bible to Henry VIII Stock Photo

RM2JNJMC4–Engraving of Lord Cromwell presenting a new translation of the Bible to Henry VIII

Thomas Cromwell presenting an English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII Stock Photo

RM2RGB78E–Thomas Cromwell presenting an English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII

Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), originally Mary Stuart (or Mary Stewart), was also known as Mary I of Scotland. Stock Photo

RMTRK55T–Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), originally Mary Stuart (or Mary Stewart), was also known as Mary I of Scotland.

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1473-1530), 16th century. After Sampson Strong (c1550-1611). Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. Stock Photo

RMT6X7F9–Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (c1473-1530), 16th century. After Sampson Strong (c1550-1611). Archbishop of York and Lord Chancellor of England. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey English bishop, statesman and a cardinal of the Catholic Church.

Margaret Roper, daughter of Sir Thomas More with her father shortly before his execution on 6 July 1535. He was an English lawyer, philosopher, author, statesman and Renaissance humanist, who became Lord Chancellor from 1529 to 1532. He was an opponent of the Protestant Reformation and opposed King Henry VIII during the conflict over supremacy between the papacy and the King. Stock Photo

RMF219W7–Margaret Roper, daughter of Sir Thomas More with her father shortly before his execution on 6 July 1535. He was an English lawyer, philosopher, author, statesman and Renaissance humanist, who became Lord Chancellor from 1529 to 1532. He was an opponent of the Protestant Reformation and opposed King Henry VIII during the conflict over supremacy between the papacy and the King.

Coat-of-arms of the French and English kings top a roll of jousters on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Color lithograph reproduction Stock Photo

RMDC5TAA–Coat-of-arms of the French and English kings top a roll of jousters on the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 1520. Color lithograph reproduction

The presentation of the Great Bible of 1539 to Henry VIII. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by the King to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. Stock Photo

RMHH8BWF–The presentation of the Great Bible of 1539 to Henry VIII. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by the King to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General.

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), Councillor to King Henry VIII and Lord High Chancellor of England (1529-1532), portrait painting in oil on panel after Hans Holbein the Younger, 1600-1625 Stock Photo

RM2WH1CXG–Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), Councillor to King Henry VIII and Lord High Chancellor of England (1529-1532), portrait painting in oil on panel after Hans Holbein the Younger, 1600-1625

Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became king of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. He fell from power over his failure to secure papal approval for Henry to divorce Catherine of Aragon and removed from office. He was arrested in Leicester on false charges of treason and died on his way to London. Stock Photo

RMF219HY–Thomas Wolsey (1473-1530), English political figure and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. When Henry VIII became king of England in 1509, Wolsey became the King's almoner. He fell from power over his failure to secure papal approval for Henry to divorce Catherine of Aragon and removed from office. He was arrested in Leicester on false charges of treason and died on his way to London.

Portrait of Henry VIII. By Hans Holbein Date c. 1540. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was t Stock Photo

RMD993A5–Portrait of Henry VIII. By Hans Holbein Date c. 1540. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was t

Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More,was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from 1529 to 1532. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and the king's separation from the Catholic Church; and refused to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and beheaded. Stock Photo

RMPB4CEY–Portrait of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More,was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from 1529 to 1532. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and the king's separation from the Catholic Church; and refused to acknowledge Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and beheaded.

Thomas Wolsey, Lord Cardinal, giving a blessing Stock Photo

RMMNC1F1–Thomas Wolsey, Lord Cardinal, giving a blessing

RMWK8RRH–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

RM2CBXDM5–Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen consort of England (1509-1533). First wife of King Henry VIII. The trial of Queen Catherine on June 21, 1529. Engraving after a painting by Laslett J. Pott (1837-1898). La Ilustracion Española y Americana, 1881.

RMWK8RYH–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, after Holbein Stock Photo

RMP60TWT–Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, after Holbein

RMWK8T1J–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head Stock Photo

RFC7GP34–Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head

HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Lord Clinton (Bartolozzi) , antique print 1884 Stock Photo

RFFCG6N2–HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Lord Clinton (Bartolozzi) , antique print 1884

Portrait of an unknown woman in gable hood with lappets and veil pinned up to one side from the court of King Henry VIII. Lady Lister in manuscript on print - perhaps Lady Isabel Lister, second wife of Sir Richard Lyster, Lord Chief Justice. Copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar after a portrait by Hans Holbein, from the Collectione Arundeliana, 1647. Stock Photo

RM2CW9YC7–Portrait of an unknown woman in gable hood with lappets and veil pinned up to one side from the court of King Henry VIII. Lady Lister in manuscript on print - perhaps Lady Isabel Lister, second wife of Sir Richard Lyster, Lord Chief Justice. Copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar after a portrait by Hans Holbein, from the Collectione Arundeliana, 1647.

Portrait of Sir Thomas More, 1478-1535. English lawyer, judge,[9] social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. Lord High Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Thomas Morus, Angliae Cancellarius sub Henrico VIII. Copperplate engraving by Bartholomaus Hubner after a portrait by Hans Holbein in Christian von Mechel's Oeuvre de Jean Holbein, Chez Guillaume Haas, Basel, 1790. Stock Photo

RM2T6CMD1–Portrait of Sir Thomas More, 1478-1535. English lawyer, judge,[9] social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. Lord High Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Thomas Morus, Angliae Cancellarius sub Henrico VIII. Copperplate engraving by Bartholomaus Hubner after a portrait by Hans Holbein in Christian von Mechel's Oeuvre de Jean Holbein, Chez Guillaume Haas, Basel, 1790.

RMW4MXE5–Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), originally Mary Stuart (or Mary Stewart), was also known as Mary I of Scotland.

Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547, King of England from 1509 until 1547, Heinrich VIII. Tudor, 1491 - 1547, König von England und Irland Stock Photo

RMDNG7F5–Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547, King of England from 1509 until 1547, Heinrich VIII. Tudor, 1491 - 1547, König von England und Irland

RM2JDFWAB–Portrait of Sir Thomas More, 1478-1535. English lawyer, judge,[9] social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. Lord High Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. Thomas Morus, Angliae Cancellarius sub Henrico VIII. Copperplate engraving by Bartholomaus Hubner after a portrait by Hans Holbein in Christian von Mechel's Oeuvre de Jean Holbein, Chez Guillaume Haas, Basel, 1790.

Edward Seymour portrait, 1st Duke of Somerset, 1500 – 1552, was the eldest surviving brother of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII, he was the Lord Protector of England during the reign of King Edward VI, vintage illustration from 1805 Stock Photo

RM2E3JFA0–Edward Seymour portrait, 1st Duke of Somerset, 1500 – 1552, was the eldest surviving brother of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife of King Henry VIII, he was the Lord Protector of England during the reign of King Edward VI, vintage illustration from 1805

Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, c.1485-1540. Lord Privy Seal, Vicar General and Lord Chamberlain to King Henry VIII of England. Beheaded 28 July 1540. At his desk with quill pen, papers, inkwell, book with clasps. Copperplate engraving by John Filian for Peter Stent after a portrait by Hans Holbein from Samuel Woodburn’s Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martin’s Lane, London, 1816. Stock Photo

RM2KF2KHN–Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, c.1485-1540. Lord Privy Seal, Vicar General and Lord Chamberlain to King Henry VIII of England. Beheaded 28 July 1540. At his desk with quill pen, papers, inkwell, book with clasps. Copperplate engraving by John Filian for Peter Stent after a portrait by Hans Holbein from Samuel Woodburn’s Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martin’s Lane, London, 1816.

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) c1526-7. By Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543). Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. He was also a Chancellor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532. Stock Photo

RM2B6D43C–Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) c1526-7. By Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/8-1543). Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and Renaissance humanist. He was also a Chancellor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532.

Alice London, second wife to Lord Thomas Burgh, courtier to Prince Edward. Or Catherine Clifton, later Lady Borough (Lady Borow), wife of William Lord Borough, second daughter of Edward Clifton, Earl of Lincoln. Or Catherine Parr, 1512-1548, Queen of England as last wife of KIng Henry VIII. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after a portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger from Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, John Chamberlaine, London, 1812. Stock Photo

RM2G3K59G–Alice London, second wife to Lord Thomas Burgh, courtier to Prince Edward. Or Catherine Clifton, later Lady Borough (Lady Borow), wife of William Lord Borough, second daughter of Edward Clifton, Earl of Lincoln. Or Catherine Parr, 1512-1548, Queen of England as last wife of KIng Henry VIII. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after a portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger from Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, John Chamberlaine, London, 1812.

Portrait of Henry VIII. By Hans Holbein Date c. 1536/37. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry wa Stock Photo

RMD993A9–Portrait of Henry VIII. By Hans Holbein Date c. 1536/37. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry wa

On 18th October 1529, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Lord Chancellor since 1515 surrendered the Great Seal of office. His fall was a result of his failure to get King Henry VIII an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and the rise in favour of the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, and the Boleyn family. He was charged with praemunire (the offence of asserting or maintaining papal jurisdiction in England) and pleaded guilty to the charge. Released, he was re-arrested but died on 29th November 1530 at Leicester Abbey, on his way to London to face charges of treason. Stock Photo

RMPB4CDC–On 18th October 1529, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, Lord Chancellor since 1515 surrendered the Great Seal of office. His fall was a result of his failure to get King Henry VIII an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon and the rise in favour of the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk, and the Boleyn family. He was charged with praemunire (the offence of asserting or maintaining papal jurisdiction in England) and pleaded guilty to the charge. Released, he was re-arrested but died on 29th November 1530 at Leicester Abbey, on his way to London to face charges of treason.

Daughter of Lord Milne marries at the Tower . The Hon , Joan Milne daughter of Lord Milne , the Constable of the Tower of London , was married to Mr J H Rutland in the historic church of St Peter and Vincula in the Tower . After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom walked over the King ' s House , which stands opposite to the church , for the reception . The house which was built in Henry VIII ' s time for the Lieutenant of the Tower , is now kept as a residence fopr the Constable . Photo shows , the bride and groom passing the guard of honour of Yeoman arders with halbards . 16 March 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW3XXA–Daughter of Lord Milne marries at the Tower . The Hon , Joan Milne daughter of Lord Milne , the Constable of the Tower of London , was married to Mr J H Rutland in the historic church of St Peter and Vincula in the Tower . After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom walked over the King ' s House , which stands opposite to the church , for the reception . The house which was built in Henry VIII ' s time for the Lieutenant of the Tower , is now kept as a residence fopr the Constable . Photo shows , the bride and groom passing the guard of honour of Yeoman arders with halbards . 16 March 1937

King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible to his Lords in 1539. It was the first edition of the Bible in English and authorised by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell. The English translationbecame a formidable prop for his new-found religious order. Stock Photo

RMF219WE–King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible to his Lords in 1539. It was the first edition of the Bible in English and authorised by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell. The English translationbecame a formidable prop for his new-found religious order.

Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later assumed the Kingship, of Ireland, and continued the nominal claim by English monarchs to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII. Stock Photo

RM2B02X04–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later assumed the Kingship, of Ireland, and continued the nominal claim by English monarchs to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the Tudor dynasty, succeeding his father, Henry VII.

Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (1526-1596), was an English nobleman, courtier and patron of Lord Chamberlain's Men - William Shakespeare's playing company. A cousin of Elizabeth I, and the son of Mary Boleyn, mistress to King Henry VIII, some historians have speculated that he might have been an illegitimate child of the king. He served twice as Member of Parliament, representing Buckingham and created Baron by his first cousin Elizabeth I of England in 1559. His sister, Catherine, was one of Elizabeth's favourite ladies-in-waiting and the Queen was very generous to her Boleyn relatives Stock Photo

RMPCTMRD–Henry Carey, 1st Baron Hunsdon (1526-1596), was an English nobleman, courtier and patron of Lord Chamberlain's Men - William Shakespeare's playing company. A cousin of Elizabeth I, and the son of Mary Boleyn, mistress to King Henry VIII, some historians have speculated that he might have been an illegitimate child of the king. He served twice as Member of Parliament, representing Buckingham and created Baron by his first cousin Elizabeth I of England in 1559. His sister, Catherine, was one of Elizabeth's favourite ladies-in-waiting and the Queen was very generous to her Boleyn relatives

King George V , Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) & the Duke of York (Then Prince Albert) meeting Charles Burgess Fry & J W H T Douglas (his Australian hecklers called him 'Johnny Will Hit Today', or conversely 'Johnny Won't Hit Today') . The Royals met them at Lords Cricket Ground in 1914. Lords is named after its founder, Thomas Lord and is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). 1914 was the centenary of Lord’s and was celebrated with a match between an MCC South African team and the Rest, in the presence of King George V . Stock Photo

RM2DHAEP4–King George V , Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) & the Duke of York (Then Prince Albert) meeting Charles Burgess Fry & J W H T Douglas (his Australian hecklers called him 'Johnny Will Hit Today', or conversely 'Johnny Won't Hit Today') . The Royals met them at Lords Cricket Ground in 1914. Lords is named after its founder, Thomas Lord and is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). 1914 was the centenary of Lord’s and was celebrated with a match between an MCC South African team and the Rest, in the presence of King George V .

King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible of 1539 to Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. The Great Bible includes much from the Tyndale Bible, with the objectionable features revised. It was also known as the Chained Bible, since it was chained to prevent removal from the church. Stock Photo

RMP9H16X–King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible of 1539 to Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. The Great Bible includes much from the Tyndale Bible, with the objectionable features revised. It was also known as the Chained Bible, since it was chained to prevent removal from the church.

RFC7GP0H–Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head Church

In 1546, the Bishop of Winchester and Lord Wriothesley tried to turn King Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) against Catherine Parr(1512 - 1548). An arrest warrant was drawn up for her but she saw the warrant and managed to reconcile with the King after vowing that she had only argued about religion with him to take his mind off the suffering caused by his ulcerous leg.The following day an armed guard who was unaware of the reconciliation tried to arrest her while she walked with the King. Stock Photo

RMHHW5PK–In 1546, the Bishop of Winchester and Lord Wriothesley tried to turn King Henry VIII (1491 – 1547) against Catherine Parr(1512 - 1548). An arrest warrant was drawn up for her but she saw the warrant and managed to reconcile with the King after vowing that she had only argued about religion with him to take his mind off the suffering caused by his ulcerous leg.The following day an armed guard who was unaware of the reconciliation tried to arrest her while she walked with the King.

RMWK8T17–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

The trial of John Lambert (died 1538) an English Protestant martyr before King Henry VIII in Westminster Hall. He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge, went to Antwerp and became a member of the group of humanist theologians that met at the White Horse Tavern. In 1536 after returning to England he was accused of heresy by the Duke of Norfolk, but escaped until 1538, when he was put on trial, and burned at the stake, on 22 November 1538 at Smithfield, London. Stock Photo

RMP9H19X–The trial of John Lambert (died 1538) an English Protestant martyr before King Henry VIII in Westminster Hall. He was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge, went to Antwerp and became a member of the group of humanist theologians that met at the White Horse Tavern. In 1536 after returning to England he was accused of heresy by the Duke of Norfolk, but escaped until 1538, when he was put on trial, and burned at the stake, on 22 November 1538 at Smithfield, London.

HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Sir Thomas (Lord) Wentworth (Bartolozzi) , 1884 Stock Photo

RFFCGMG1–HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: Sir Thomas (Lord) Wentworth (Bartolozzi) , 1884

A 19th Century view of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire, England. Formerly it was an Augustinian priory founded by King Henry II circa 1170, one of many penances he paid following the murder of Thomas Becket. Sir John Byron of Colwick in Nottinghamshire was granted Newstead Abbey by Henry VIII of England on 26 May 1540 and started its conversion into a country house following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it is now best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. Stock Photo

RM2DF0AM3–A 19th Century view of Newstead Abbey, in Nottinghamshire, England. Formerly it was an Augustinian priory founded by King Henry II circa 1170, one of many penances he paid following the murder of Thomas Becket. Sir John Byron of Colwick in Nottinghamshire was granted Newstead Abbey by Henry VIII of England on 26 May 1540 and started its conversion into a country house following the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it is now best known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron.

RMTRKRKB–Mary, Queen of Scots (1542–1587), originally Mary Stuart (or Mary Stewart), was also known as Mary I of Scotland.

King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible of 1539 to Cranmer and Cromwell. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. In 1538, Cromwell directed the clergy to provide 'one book of the bible of the largest volume in English, and the same set up in some convenient place within the church.' Stock Photo

RM2A6MY2H–King Henry VIII delivering the Great Bible of 1539 to Cranmer and Cromwell. It was the first authorized edition of the Bible in English, authorized by King Henry VIII of England to be read aloud in the church services of the Church of England. The Great Bible was prepared by Myles Coverdale, working under commission of Thomas, Lord Cromwell, Secretary to Henry VIII and Vicar General. In 1538, Cromwell directed the clergy to provide 'one book of the bible of the largest volume in English, and the same set up in some convenient place within the church.'

RMDNG7EM–Henry VIII, 1491 - 1547, King of England from 1509 until 1547, Heinrich VIII. Tudor, 1491 - 1547, König von England und Irland

Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554), a prominent Tudor politician. He was an uncle of two of the wives of King Henry VIII of England, namely Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, both of whom were beheaded, and he played a major role in the machinations effecting these royal marriages. After falling from favour in 1546, he was stripped of the dukedom and imprisoned in the Tower of London, avoiding execution when King Henry VIII died on 28 January 1547. Stock Photo

RMPB4CE7–Portrait of Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk (1473-1554), a prominent Tudor politician. He was an uncle of two of the wives of King Henry VIII of England, namely Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, both of whom were beheaded, and he played a major role in the machinations effecting these royal marriages. After falling from favour in 1546, he was stripped of the dukedom and imprisoned in the Tower of London, avoiding execution when King Henry VIII died on 28 January 1547.

RM2T68WE4–Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, c.1485-1540. Lord Privy Seal, Vicar General and Lord Chamberlain to King Henry VIII of England. Beheaded 28 July 1540. At his desk with quill pen, papers, inkwell, book with clasps. Copperplate engraving by John Filian for Peter Stent after a portrait by Hans Holbein from Samuel Woodburns Gallery of Rare Portraits Consisting of Original Plates, George Jones, 102 St Martins Lane, London, 1816.

Henry VIII as a young man (by Holbein). Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the House of Tudor, succeeding his father, Henry VII. Stock Photo

RMD98RR5–Henry VIII as a young man (by Holbein). Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and claimant to the Kingdom of France. Henry was the second monarch of the House of Tudor, succeeding his father, Henry VII.

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), was an English lawyer, judge,social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He also served Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and also opposed Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church, refusing to acknowledge Henry as supreme head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and executed. Stock Photo

RM2F8GFTK–Sir Thomas More (1478-1535), was an English lawyer, judge,social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He also served Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and also opposed Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church, refusing to acknowledge Henry as supreme head of the Church of England and the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was convicted of treason and executed.

RM2BW3XT5–Daughter of Lord Milne marries at the Tower . The Hon , Joan Milne daughter of Lord Milne , the Constable of the Tower of London , was married to Mr J H Rutland in the historic church of St Peter and Vincula in the Tower . After the ceremony the bride and bridegroom walked over the King ' s House , which stands opposite to the church , for the reception . The house which was built in Henry VIII ' s time for the Lieutenant of the Tower , is now kept as a residence fopr the Constable . Photo shows , Chief Warder Smoker leading the bride and groom to King ' s House after the ceremony . 16 March 1

Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham (1478-1521), an English nobleman on his way to the Tower of London. A peer with substantial Plantagenet blood he maintained numerous connections with the upper aristocracy. During 1520, Buckingham became suspected of potentially treasonous actions and Henry VIII authorised an investigation. He was finally summoned to Court in April 1521 and arrested and placed in the Tower. He was tried before a panel of 17 peers, being accused of listening to prophecies of the King's death and intending to kill the King. He was executed on Tower Hill on 17 May. Stock Photo

RMPB4CC8–Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham (1478-1521), an English nobleman on his way to the Tower of London. A peer with substantial Plantagenet blood he maintained numerous connections with the upper aristocracy. During 1520, Buckingham became suspected of potentially treasonous actions and Henry VIII authorised an investigation. He was finally summoned to Court in April 1521 and arrested and placed in the Tower. He was tried before a panel of 17 peers, being accused of listening to prophecies of the King's death and intending to kill the King. He was executed on Tower Hill on 17 May.

. English: Fleuron from book: A brief and true history of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family, from their original, to the present time. Shewing The First Settlement of this Family in England. The Donations of Sir John de Walpole, and Ralph de Walpole, Bishop of Norwich, &c. The Eminent Services of Sir Henry de Walpole to King Edward I. And of his Son to King Henry VI. Transactions of Thomas Walpole, Esq; in the Reigns of King Henry Vii and Viii. Last Will and Testament of John Walpole, Serjeant at Law, 1557. Robert Walpole, Esq; marries the Daughter of Sir Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor of London Stock Photo

RMP02FH9–. English: Fleuron from book: A brief and true history of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family, from their original, to the present time. Shewing The First Settlement of this Family in England. The Donations of Sir John de Walpole, and Ralph de Walpole, Bishop of Norwich, &c. The Eminent Services of Sir Henry de Walpole to King Edward I. And of his Son to King Henry VI. Transactions of Thomas Walpole, Esq; in the Reigns of King Henry Vii and Viii. Last Will and Testament of John Walpole, Serjeant at Law, 1557. Robert Walpole, Esq; marries the Daughter of Sir Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor of London

The death in Leicester of Thomas Wolsey (1473 –1530), English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Stock Photo

RMHH8BMA–The death in Leicester of Thomas Wolsey (1473 –1530), English churchman, statesman and a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.

Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, 26 November 1530 Stock Photo

RMP56WX3–Arrival of Cardinal Wolsey at Leicester Abbey, 26 November 1530

'Henry VIII in rage with the Chancellor Who Came To Seize Catherine Parr', 1838. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMMPNTPN–'Henry VIII in rage with the Chancellor Who Came To Seize Catherine Parr', 1838. Artist: Unknown.

RFC7GKKE–Henry VIII King England Lord monarch House Tudor six marriage wives Roman Catholic Dissolution Monasteries Supreme Head Church

'King Henry VIII. Act 3. Scene 2. Wolsey, Duke of Norfolk, Suffolk & c', 1796. Artist: WC Wilson. Stock Photo

RMW7F0CP–'King Henry VIII. Act 3. Scene 2. Wolsey, Duke of Norfolk, Suffolk & c', 1796. Artist: WC Wilson.

RMWK8RWC–Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England

Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Thomas Wolsey, Illustration from the Book, 'John Cassel’s Illustrated History of England, Volume II', text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858 Stock Photo

RM2JKKW5C–Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Thomas Wolsey, Illustration from the Book, 'John Cassel’s Illustrated History of England, Volume II', text by William Howitt, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, London, 1858

HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: John Russell, Lord Privy Seal (Bartolozzi) , 1884 Stock Photo

RFFCGFE6–HOLBEIN-HENRY VIII COURT: John Russell, Lord Privy Seal (Bartolozzi) , 1884

RMHT28B9–'King Henry VIII. Act 3. Scene 2. Wolsey, Duke of Norfolk, Suffolk & c', 1796. Artist: WC Wilson.

King Edward VI and the Pope, 16th Century painting in oil on panel by an unknown artist, circa 1575 Stock Photo

RM2WDTJJX–King Edward VI and the Pope, 16th Century painting in oil on panel by an unknown artist, circa 1575

Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen consort of England (1509-1533). First wife of King Henry VIII. The trial of Queen Catherine on June 21, 1529. E Stock Photo

RM2H0N3NA–Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen consort of England (1509-1533). First wife of King Henry VIII. The trial of Queen Catherine on June 21, 1529. E

Sir Anthony Denny portrait, 1501 – 1549, was a confidant of King Henry VIII of England. Denny was the most prominent member of the Privy chamber in King Henry's last years. Etching by Bohemian etcher Wenceslaus Hollar from 1647 Stock Photo

RMRC38FC–Sir Anthony Denny portrait, 1501 – 1549, was a confidant of King Henry VIII of England. Denny was the most prominent member of the Privy chamber in King Henry's last years. Etching by Bohemian etcher Wenceslaus Hollar from 1647

16th century stained glass windows in the chapel at The Vyne, Hampshire. Considered to be among the most beautiful 16th-century glass in Europe. Stock Photo

RM2AE9DWD–16th century stained glass windows in the chapel at The Vyne, Hampshire. Considered to be among the most beautiful 16th-century glass in Europe.

RM2T6CPK0–Alice London, second wife to Lord Thomas Burgh, courtier to Prince Edward. Or Catherine Clifton, later Lady Borough (Lady Borow), wife of William Lord Borough, second daughter of Edward Clifton, Earl of Lincoln. Or Catherine Parr, 1512-1548, Queen of England as last wife of KIng Henry VIII. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after a portrait by Hans Holbein the Younger from Imitations of Original Drawings by Hans Holbein, John Chamberlaine, London, 1812.

Will Somers, Henry VIII's fool and Henry playing the harp; from Henry's Psalter British Museum. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and cla Stock Photo

RMD993A2–Will Somers, Henry VIII's fool and Henry playing the harp; from Henry's Psalter British Museum. Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was also Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) and cla

Memorial to Sir Thomas More, unjustly executed by King Henry VIII, behind the Royal Courts of Justice, London Stock Photo

RMRX3GJH–Memorial to Sir Thomas More, unjustly executed by King Henry VIII, behind the Royal Courts of Justice, London

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG PC (1500 - 22 January 1552), also known as Edward Semel, was the eldest surviving brother of Queen Jane Seymour (d. 1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII. He was Lord Protector of England from 1547 to 1549 during the minority of his nephew King Edward VI (1547-1553). Despite his popularity with the common people, his policies often angered the gentry and he was overthrown. Stock Photo

RM2K09KWE–Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset KG PC (1500 - 22 January 1552), also known as Edward Semel, was the eldest surviving brother of Queen Jane Seymour (d. 1537), the third wife of King Henry VIII. He was Lord Protector of England from 1547 to 1549 during the minority of his nephew King Edward VI (1547-1553). Despite his popularity with the common people, his policies often angered the gentry and he was overthrown.

RFP90343–King Henry VIII portrait

Thomas Wolsey (1475?-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year. Fell out of favour with the king because of the delay in the divorce proceedings against Catherine of Aragon. Died while on his way to London as a prisoner. Engraving from 'The World's Great Men' (London, c1870). Stock Photo

RMD95PG3–Thomas Wolsey (1475?-1530) English statesman and churchman. Archbishop of York. Appointed Cardinal by the Pope in 1515, and Lord Chancellor of England by Henry VIII on Christmas Eve the same year. Fell out of favour with the king because of the delay in the divorce proceedings against Catherine of Aragon. Died while on his way to London as a prisoner. Engraving from 'The World's Great Men' (London, c1870).

RMP02FH7–. English: Fleuron from book: A brief and true history of Sir Robert Walpole, and his family, from their original, to the present time. Shewing The First Settlement of this Family in England. The Donations of Sir John de Walpole, and Ralph de Walpole, Bishop of Norwich, &c. The Eminent Services of Sir Henry de Walpole to King Edward I. And of his Son to King Henry VI. Transactions of Thomas Walpole, Esq; in the Reigns of King Henry Vii and Viii. Last Will and Testament of John Walpole, Serjeant at Law, 1557. Robert Walpole, Esq; marries the Daughter of Sir Edward Barkham, Lord Mayor of London

Sir Thomas More (1478 – 1535), English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also a councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to 16 May 1532. Carreras cigarette card Stock Photo

RM2A25CAP–Sir Thomas More (1478 – 1535), English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also a councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to 16 May 1532. Carreras cigarette card