He created an independent Church of England of which he was the head. Henry needed to free himself from his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, who had not provided him with a male heir. However ...

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who used monasteries as a source of healthcare and support in times of need. The Church remained an important institution in England, but some of its influence had diminished.