See of Rome Act 1536 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Act extinguishing the authority of the bishop of Rome. |
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| Citation | 28 Hen. 8. c. 10 |
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| Repealed by | Second Statute of Repeal |
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Status: Repealed
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The Act extinguishing the authority of the bishop of Rome (28 Hen. 8. c. 10) was an important law. It was passed in 1536 by the Parliament of England. This law was created to remove the power of the Pope, who was the leader of the Catholic Church, in England.
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What the Act Was About
This law mainly focused on stopping the Pope's influence in England. It said that anyone who supported the Pope's power could be punished. The Act made it clear that the King of England, not the Pope, was the highest authority in the country.
Punishments for Supporting the Pope
The Act stated that if anyone, by writing, speaking, or acting, tried to support the Pope's power in England, they would face serious trouble. This included anyone who tried to bring back the Pope's authority. These actions were seen as going against the King's power. People found guilty could be punished under an older law called the Statute of Praemunire 1392. This law meant they could lose their property and even be imprisoned.
The King's Power
The law made it illegal to do anything that went against the King's special rights. These rights are known as the royal prerogative. It also protected the power and importance of the English Crown.
Taking an Oath
The Act also required many people to take a special promise, called an oath. This oath was for religious leaders, government officials, and students starting university degrees. By taking the oath, they had to agree that the Pope had no power in England. They also had to accept the King's supreme authority over the Church in England. This was known as Royal Supremacy.
Consequences of Refusal
If someone refused to take this oath, it was considered a very serious crime. It was seen as an act of betrayal against the King, known as high treason. This was the law until 1547, when it was changed by the Treason Act 1547.
When the Act Ended
This important law was later cancelled. It was repealed, or officially ended, in 1554. This happened through another law called 1 & 2 Ph. & M. c. 8.
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