History GCSE

Defender of the Faith

What Defender of the Faith means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Defender of the Faith

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Title awarded to Henry VIII by the Pope in 1521 for writing a book attacking Martin Luther, highlighting his early staunch Catholicism.

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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