Final answer:
Henry VIII (option A) is the monarch known for separating the Church of England from the Catholic Church, driven by his desire for a male heir and empowered by significant legislation.
Step-by-step explanation:
The monarch famous for breaking England from the Catholic Church is Henry VIII. His move to separate England from the Roman Catholic Church came as part of his desire to produce a male heir. Dissatisfied with Pope Clement VII's refusal to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, who had not borne him a male successor, Henry VIII was influenced by advisors such as Thomas Cranmer and Thomas Cromwell to create a national church.
Parliament passed the Act in Restraint of Appeals and the Act of Submission of the Clergy, effectively making Henry the head of the newly established Church of England, often referred to as the Anglican Church. This act not only allowed Henry to annul his marriage and wed Anne Boleyn but also led to the confiscation of monastic wealth and established the monarch as the supreme religious authority in England.