Which english humanist was beheaded because he refused to recognize king henry viii as the head of the church of england? a. erasmus b. thomas more c. john calvin d. martin luther

Correct answer choice is :

B) Thomas More

Explanation:

Sir Thomas More, revered in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, was an English lawyer, social scholar, writer, diplomat, and noted Renaissance philosopher. He was also a counselor to Henry VIII, and Lord High Chancellor of England. More resisted the Protestant Revolution, inappropriate, the belief of Martin Luther and William Tyndale. More also denied the king's division from the Catholic Church, declining to recognize Henry as Supreme Head of the Church of England and the cancellation of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. After denying to take the Oath of Supremacy, he was condemned for crime and executed.

the puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the church of england the common unity strengthened the community.