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Oath of Supremacy

Victims of Henry VIII: More, Fisher and Three Monks

November 3, 2016 by Tudors Dynasty 1 Comment

In the summer of 1535, not only were Sir Thomas More and Bishop John Fisher executed but also three monks: William Exmewe, Humphrey Middlemore and Sebastian Newdigate. All five men refused to swear the oath of supremacy and acknowledge Henry VIII as supreme head of the Church of England. Their penalty was death. Here is look at the Hall Chronicles, a contemporary report of what happened. Some words or phrases have been changed to modern English for easier reading, but for [More]

Posted in: History Tagged: Bishop FIsher, Henry VIII, John Fisher, Oath of Supremacy, Thomas More

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