# Reformation Parliament begins (1529)

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Henry VIII summoned the Parliament that would pass a series of statutes dismantling papal jurisdiction. Within the broader Tudor Britain period, dynastic consolidation, Reformation, closer incorporation of Wales and Ireland, and rivalry with Catholic Europe transformed the state. This event is placed at 1529 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. Its legislation fundamentally expanded the role of statute and crown in English religious government.

## Why it matters
Its legislation fundamentally expanded the role of statute and crown in English religious government.

Ruler at the time: [Henry VIII](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-viii)

## Sources
- [UK Parliament — Reformation Parliament](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/originsofparliament/birthofparliament/overview/reformation/)
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Reformation Parliament begins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Reformation+Parliament+begins&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Reformation Parliament begins](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Reformation+Parliament+begins)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281500%E2%80%931599%29)
- [The National Archives — early modern education resources](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/)