Henry VIII and Edward VI change the church in England

Henry VIII Attempt’s to father a son Pope refused Henry’s request to divorce Parliament named Henry the Supreme Head of the Church Henry closed all the monasteries - affected England very much 1536 - Robert Aske led the Pilgrimage of Grace to protest (executed) Henry was not opposed to the main Catholic teachings 1547 - Henry died

Edward VI Became King at the age of nine 1547 - Chantries were closed new Protestant Prayer Book Stone altars replaced, vestments were simplified, statues and stained glass windows were smashed up Catholic protesters