Thomas Audley
English Lawyer, Lord Chancellor
Born
1488
538 years ago
Died
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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