History 2403E Lecture 12: History 2403-lec 12
26 Oct 2016
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Luther wanted the printing press to spread his ideas. Henry was originally slated in a church position, received a theology degree. Henry read luther"s writings and rejected luther"s ideas. Supported the catholic position in the book. Because of writing this book, henry gets the title defender of the faith from the pope. Organized public burnings of luther"s books in 1521 and. As leading church man in england he asked that all clergy below seek out and report of anyone leaning towards lutheran thinkers. Family has royal blood in their veins. Royal blood comes from illegitimate child generations before. Family was legally excluded from the line of successions in. 1485- henry vii/ richard iii (richard is known for having seized the throne by murdering his nephews) Henry vii overthrows richard iii and kills him. Tudours are kings by might but not by right. Critical that the line of successions is clear now:
