Thomas More; the Oath of Supremacy

The speaker discusses their situation of awaiting execution due to refusing to fully acknowledge King Henry as the Supreme head of the Church of England. They explain the Royal Decree of 1535, which required clergy to take an oath of supremacy. As a layperson, the speaker was initially exempt but eventually took the oath under pressure, adding a caveat. They resigned as Lord Chancellor and faced consequences for not attending Anne Boleyn's coronation.

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