History GCSE

Act of Succession

What Act of Succession means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Act of Succession

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Declared Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon invalid, making Mary illegitimate and securing the succession for Anne Boleyn's children.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B3: Key topic 3: The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40 - 1 The break with Rome (study guide)

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Option B3: Key topic 3: The Reformation and its impact, 1529–40 - 1 The break with Rome (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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