Fidei Defensor

The legend "Victoria Dei Gratia Britanniarum Regina, Fidei Defensor" is variously arranged on the different coins, according to the exigencies of the design.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 Various

_Fidei Defensor_, or Defender of the Faith, a title which he jealously bore until his death, and which his successors, the sovereigns of Great Britain, with like humor have continued to bear ever since.

A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. Carlton J. H. Hayes 1923

One noteworthy instance in which a golden seal was used was that of the bull by which Leo X conferred upon King Henry VIII the title of Fidei Defensor.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913

Pope Leo X was highly pleased with it and conferred upon the king the title of Fidei Defensor (Defender of the Faith), which is maintained to this day as part of the royal style of the English Crown.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

The English king, once again _Fidei Defensor_, bore the train in place of the old king of Spain, who, with the Austrian Emperor, alone of all European sovereigns, had preserved the unbroken continuity of faith.

Lord of the World Robert Hugh Benson 1892

After the king's or queen's name on an English coin you may see F.D. -- _Fidei Defensor_.

Young Folks' History of England Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862

The _fleur de lis_, and the word "France," were struck from the royal title, which was settled, by proclamation, to consist henceforth of the words _Dei Gratia, Britanniarum Rex, Fidei Defensor_.

A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Complete Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846

The _fleur de lis_, and the word "France," were struck from the royal title, which was settled, by proclamation, to consist henceforth of the words _Dei Gratia, Britanniarum Rex, Fidei Defensor_.

A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics - Volume 2 Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846

_; his services to the Papacy, 107; his book against Luther, 123-126; receives title of _Fidei Defensor_, 126; his political activity, 128-131; his meeting with Charles, 139, 140; his meeting with Francis at the Field of Cloth of Gold,

Henry VIII. 1908

Fidei Defensor "Amongst the highlights of the next issue:

Standing on My Head Fr Dwight Longenecker 2010