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Henry VIII DS

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Henry VIII DS
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Rare and desirable Henry VIII document signed as King of England and France and as Defender of the Faith. Document appoints Cardinal Lorenzo of Campeggio to the See of Salisbury, which had been promised to him in 1518 and received on 2 December 1524. Shortly thereafter, Campeggio became a key player in Henry VIII's famed divorce from Catharine of Aragon, caught in the unenviable position of having to choose between Holy Roman Emperor Charles V (and Catharine's nephew) or Henry VIII. Upon seeking a divorce from Catharine, Henry VIII sought nullification from the Pope, who dispatched Campeggio to England to settle the matter. Under enormous pressure from both sides, Campeggio denied the divorce, which sparked Henry VIII to strip Campeggio of his title. Campeggio did however, keep his life -- after the decision, the Pope gave Campeggio the castle in Dozza, Italy and Charles took Campeggio's family under his protective wing. Supremely rare 16th century document measures 13'' x 14.75''. In very good condition with folds throughout, small holes at folds and chips along left side. Nice, bold signature by Henry VIII.