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What Happened on October 11, 1521

Defender of the Faith Henry Rejects Rome

Defender of the Faith Queen Elizabeth II is all smiles at a meeting with an unhappy-looking Pope John Paul II

Historical Events

Defender of the Faith

Pope Leo X titles King Henry VIII of England "Defender of the Faith"

King of England Henry VIII

Pope Leo X

1521 Highlights

About October 11, 1521

Calendar: Julian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 502 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra

What Happened in 1521

Martin Luther Excommunicated
January 3, 1521