Before revision: Similar titles The monarchs of other countries have received similar titles from the pope: Venice: Most Serene Republic France: Most Christian Majesty (awarded ) Spain: Most Catholic Majesty (awarded in 1493) England: Defender of the Faith (awarded in 1521 , revoked c. 1530 by the Pope.
After revision: Similar titles The monarchs of other countries have received similar titles from the pope: Venice: Most Serene Republic France: Most Christian Majesty (awarded ) Spain: Most Catholic Majesty (awarded in 1493) England: Defender of the Faith (awarded in 1521 and revoked again c. 1530 by the Pope.