Thomas More
English statesman, lawyer and philosopher (1478–1535).
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Thomas More was an English statesman, lawyer and philosopher. Born on 7 February 1478 in London, More died on 6 July 1535 in Tower Hill at the age of 57.
Positions held include Member of the 1523 Parliament (1523), Speaker of the House of Commons (1523) and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1525–1529). Notable works include Utopia, Responsio ad Lutherum and Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation. More studied at Lincoln's Inn and Magdalen College School.
With a Wikipedia article in 133 languages, Thomas More is No. 1,107 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 7 February 1478, London
- Died
- 6 July 1535, Tower Hill (aged 57)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Philosopher, historian, theologian
- Field
- Politics
- Education
- Lincoln's Inn, Magdalen College School
- Genres
- Satire
- Languages
- English, Latin, Ancient Greek, Italian
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 133
Did you know
Was 45 when first member of the 1523 Parliament (1523).
Lived to 57.
Shares a birthday with Charles Dickens and Sinclair Lewis.
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
Has a Wikipedia article in 133 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1523Member of the 1523 Parliament
- 1523Speaker of the House of Commons
- 1525–1529Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
- 1529–1532Lord Chancellor
- —Member of the 1504 Parliament
- —Member of the 1510 Parliament
Connections
- FatherJohn More
- MotherAgnes Graunger
- SpouseJane More
- SpouseAlice More
- SiblingElizabeth More
- ChildMargaret Roper
- ChildElizabeth Dauncey
- ChildCecily Heron
- ChildJohn More II
- ChildMargaret Clement
Notable works
Notable works
- Utopia
- Responsio ad Lutherum
- Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
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