Thomas More
English statesman, lawyer and philosopher (1478–1535)
1478 — 1535
Quick Facts
Profession
English statesman, lawyer and philosopher (1478–1535)
Born
February 16, 1478
Died
1535 (age ~57)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
judge, writer, poet
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in LondonDied in Tower Hill
1478
Born in London (1478-02-16)
1516
Notable workUtopia
1523
PositionSpeaker of the House of Commons (1523–1523)
1523
PositionMember of the 1523 Parliament (1523–1523)
1523
Notable workResponsio ad Lutherum
1525
PositionChancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1525–1529)
About
Sir Thomas More, venerated in the Catholic Church as a martyr and saint, was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, theologian and noted Renaissance humanist. He also served Henry VIII as Lord Chancellor from October 1529 to May 1532. He wrote Utopia, published in 1516, which describes the political system of an imaginary island state.
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Who is Thomas More?+
Sir Thomas More, venerated in the Catholic Church as a martyr and saint, was an English lawyer, judge, social philosopher, author, statesman, theologian and noted Renaissance humanist. He also served Henry VIII as Lord Chancellor from October 1529 to May 1532. He wrote Utopia, published in 1516, whi
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas More born?+
Thomas More was born on February 16, 1478.
When did Thomas More die?+
Thomas More died in 1535, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — February 16, 1478
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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