Thomas Audley

English Lawyer, Lord Chancellor

Thomas Audley - English Lawyer, Lord Chancellor
Born

1488
537 years ago

Died

April 30th, 1544
481 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Held the title of 1st Baron Audley of Walden and served as Lord Chancellor of England. Played a significant role in the legal system during the reign of Henry VIII. Participated in the dissolution of the monasteries and supported the King's marriage to Anne Boleyn. Contributed to the establishment of the Act of Supremacy, which recognized the King as the Supreme Head of the Church of England.

Served as Lord Chancellor of England

Participated in the dissolution of the monasteries

Supported the Act of Supremacy

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