Henry VIII was called the "Defender of the Faith" for his defense of Protestantism.

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Henry VIII was actually given the title "Defender of the Faith" by Pope Leo X in 1521 for his defense of Catholicism and criticism of Martin Luther's Protestant reforms. Later, Henry broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England, but the title remained as a symbolic reminder of his earlier defense of Catholicism.

Henry VIII Was Called the "Defender of the Faith" for His