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This episode discusses the execution of Carthusian monks for refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII's authority over the Church of England.

May 4, 1535. Carthusian monks are hanged, drawn, and quartered for their refusal to acknowledge King Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser. Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

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Topics covered

• Carthusian monks
• King Henry VIII
• Church of England
• historical execution
• religious conflict

Keywords

• Carthusian monks
• execution
• King Henry VIII
• Supreme Head
• Church of England

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Organizations: Carthusian monks

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