Who were protestants in the Tudor times?

During the Tudor period in England (1485-1603), Protestants were individuals who broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and sought to reform its practices and beliefs. This movement emerged primarily in response to perceived corruption and the need for religious reform, influenced by the broader European Reformation. Key figures, such as Martin Luther and John Calvin, inspired English reformers, including Thomas Cranmer. The Tudor monarchs, particularly Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, played significant roles in establishing Protestantism as the state religion, leading to significant religious and political changes in England.