Henry is most famous for his six wives, and his split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in 1534 under the [[Act of Supremacy]] passed by [[Parliament]]. He established a new church, the [[Church of England]] that same year. He also formed a navy that was to become the basis of British sea power for centuries to come. | Henry is most famous for his six wives, and his split from the [[Roman Catholic Church]] in 1534 under the [[Act of Supremacy]] passed by [[Parliament]]. He established a new church, the [[Church of England]] that same year. He also formed a navy that was to become the basis of British sea power for centuries to come. |