Birthday: February 7, 1478 (Aquarius)
Born In: City of London
Birthday: February 7, 1478 (Aquarius)
Born In: City of London
Sir Thomas More was an English social philosopher and statesman who served as a councilor to King Henry VIII and Lord High Chancellor of England from 1529 to 1532. A noted Renaissance humanist and a staunch Catholic, he opposed the Protestant Reformation, in particular the theology of Martin Luther and William Tyndale. Born as the son of a prominent lawyer, More followed in his father’s footsteps and obtained a legal education. Eventually he entered the King’s services and became one of his most trusted and respected civil servants. Over a period of time he also gained a reputation as a scholar and penned down several works, the most well-known one being ‘Utopia’. An important member of the English court, he vehemently opposed King Henry VIII’s separation from the Catholic Church and refused to acknowledge the annulment of the King’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon. His relationship with the King deteriorated greatly when he declined to acknowledge the King as Supreme Head of the Church of England and refused to take the Oath of Supremacy. This led the King to arrest him and have him tried for treason. He was convicted and sentenced to death. Centuries later he was declared a martyr and canonized by Pope Pius XI
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Also Known As: Sir Thomas More, Saint Thomas More
Died At Age: 57
Spouse/Ex-: Alice Middleton, Jane Colt
father: John More
mother: Agnes More
children: Cicely More, Elizabeth More, John More, Margaret Roper
Born Country: England
Quotes By Thomas More British Men
Died on: July 6, 1535
place of death: Tower Hill
City: London, England
Cause of Death: Execution
education: University of Oxford
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