De vera obedientia
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De vera obedientia was a treatise
written by Stephen Gardiner
in support of the annulment of Henry VIII of England
's marriage to Katherine of Aragon.
According to Reginald Pole, Gardiner's book is written with the highest art, but that the arguments are weak.
Treatise
A treatise is a formal and systematic written discourse on some subject, generally longer and treating it in greater depth than an essay, and more concerned with investigating or exposing the principles of the subject.-Noteworthy treatises:...
written by Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner was an English Roman Catholic bishop and politician during the English Reformation period who served as Lord Chancellor during the reign of Queen Mary I of England.-Early life:...
in support of the annulment of Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
's marriage to Katherine of Aragon.
According to Reginald Pole, Gardiner's book is written with the highest art, but that the arguments are weak.