Question

What led Henry VII to leave the catholic church and create the church of england?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VIII_of_England

Answer 2

King Henry VIII's desire to have a male heir is well-known and was the impetus behind his many wives and some of their untimely demises. A letter sent by Henry and his court to Pope Clement VII in 1530 asked for the annulment of his first marriage to Catherine of Aragon. The king wished to move on to a new, younger bride who might be able to deliver on his quest for a son. This letter was the opening salvo of a battle between Henry and Clement that resulted in the English church breaking from the Catholic church and going its own way. In effect the entire nation of England was at least in part driven to re-position itself against Rome to satisfy the personal desires of its King. I believe this may help.