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A Fun, Animated History of the Reformation and the Man Who Started It All | Short Film Showcase

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History 101: The Protestant Reformation | National Geographic

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In the 1530s, Henry VIII’s loyalty to the Catholic Church broke, leading him to create the Church of England. The issue was his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which had only produced a daughter, Mary. Desperate for a male heir, Henry fell for Anne Boleyn. When the Pope refused to annul his marriage, Henry took matters into his own hands. He appointed Thomas Cranmer as Archbishop of Canterbury, who annulled his marriage, allowing him to marry Anne.

In 1534, Henry declared himself the head of the Church of England. He dissolved monasteries, seized their wealth, and rewarded his supporters.

Henry’s break from the Church, driven by his need for a son, sparked the English Reformation—a change that would ultimately be completed by his daughter, Elizabeth I.

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Martin Luther was a German monk whose 1517 95 Theses challenged the Catholic Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation and the creation of Protestant churches.

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In 1517, Henry VIII defended the Catholic Church against Martin Luther, even earning the title Defender of the Faith.

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When did Henry VIII became king?

How many wives did Henry VIII have, and who were they?

For what reason did Henry VII broke away from the Catholic Church?

What role did Henry VIII play in the English Reformation?

What were important changes that happend during Henry VIII's era?

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Important changes in religion, politics, culture. 

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Important changes in religion, politics, culture. 

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Henry’s era was full of important changes.

Religion: about the break with the church of England.

Politics: his marriages were a scandal and tensions at court. Culture: his time on the throne was part of the English Renaissance. There were advancements in art, music, and literature, and he also supported painters, musicians, and writers that shaped the future of England.

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Henry VIII made the family strong and important. He made sure his children, especially his daughter Elizabeth I, would rule after him. Elizabeth became one of England’s greatest queens and continued many of the changes her father started

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Lasting legacy that changed England forever. 

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Lasting legacy that changed England forever. 

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Henry VIII left a lasting legacy that changed England forever. One of his most important contributions was the creation of the Church of England.

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The Protestant Reformation and Church of England. 

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The Protestant Reformation and Church of England. 

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This break wasn’t just about his own personal wishes. It also had political and economical effects. By rejecting the Pope’s authority, Henry made the monarchy the most powerful force in England.

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He broke away from the Roman Catholic Church (1534)

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He broke away from the Roman Catholic Church (1534)

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He made himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This was a big change because it took religious authority away from the Pope. This allowed Henry to end his marriage with Catherine and marry Anne Boleyn.

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She insisted in marriage, Pope wouldn't allow this, he was still married with Catherine.

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He became Heir of the throne.

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Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife, played a key role in England’s break from the Catholic Church. They married in 1533, and their daughter Elizabeth was born later that year. After several stillborn pregnancies, Henry accused Anne of adultery and treason. Their marriage was annulled, and Anne was executed on May 19, 1536.

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the break with the Roman Catholic Church.

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the break with the Roman Catholic Church.

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Catherine Parr, Henry VIII’s sixth wife, married him in July 1543. She was a spirited and educated widow, she showed interest in Protestantism, which briefly put her at odds with Henry, but she avoided his wrath. Katherine brought stability to the court, was a caring stepmother, and influenced court culture, religion, and women’s roles. She persuaded Henry to restore Mary and Elizabeth to the line of succession and acted as Regent during his campaign in France. Katherine died in 1548, a year after Henry’s death.

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Catherine Howard, a lady-in-waiting to Anne of Cleves, married King Henry VIII when she was around 18. Her youth and liveliness charmed the aging and ailing king, who called her his “rose without a thorn.” However, less than a year into their marriage, rumors of infidelity emerged. Catherine was executed for adultery and treason on February 13, 1542.

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Anne of Cleves married Henry VIII on January 6, 1540, as part of a plan to secure a European alliance with Germany. Henry chose her based on a portrait but was disappointed upon meeting her in person. Despite his objections, the marriage proceeded but ended in divorce six months later. Anne accepted a generous settlement, lived peacefully as the "King's Sister," and died in July 1557.

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Jane Seymour was King Henry VIII's third wife, marrying him just days after Anne Boleyn's execution. Previously a lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, Jane gave birth to Edward VI on October 12, 1537. Tragically, she died weeks later from childbirth complications and was buried at St. George’s Chapel, as per Henry’s wishes, to rest beside him.

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Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Spain’s King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, was Henry VIII’s first wife. Married in 1509, she had previously been wed to Henry’s brother, Arthur. Catherine and Henry had one child, Mary (born 1516), but the lack of a male heir led Henry to seek an annulment. When the Pope refused, Henry broke with the Roman Catholic Church, divorced Catherine, and founded the Church of England, marking the start of the Reformation.