Sir John Gage, a key figure in Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, saved a dangerous Catholic book from likely destruction, a new study suggests. The identification of six lost pages of a medieval bestseller—illicitly prized by Catholics in the Reformation—as belonging to Gage, exposes the split loyalties of one of Tudor England's great survivors.
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Rediscovered Manuscript Highlights Religious Conflicts in Tudor England
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September 17, 2026
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A study reveals that Sir John Gage, an enforcer of Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries, saved a Catholic manuscript from destruction, with six lost pages recently identified as belonging to him. This discovery highlights the complexities of loyalty during the Reformation. While not directly related to Iran, it reflects the historical struggles over religious texts and authority that resonate in contemporary Iranian society.
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