Thomas More
English statesman, lawyer and philosopher (1478–1535)
Thomas More was born on February 7, 1478 (Julian calendar) in London and died on July 6, 1535 (Julian calendar) in Tower Hill, aged 57. Recorded occupations: philosopher, historian, theologian, politician, poet and statesperson. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England. Positions held include Lord Chancellor, Member of the 1504 Parliament, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Member of the 1510 Parliament, Member of the 1523 Parliament and Speaker of the House of Commons. Notable works include “Utopia”, “Responsio ad Lutherum” and “Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation”. Educated at Lincoln's Inn and Magdalen College School.
- Born
- February 7, 1478 (Julian calendar) · London
- Died
- July 6, 1535 (Julian calendar) · Tower Hill
- Age at death
- 57
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of England
- Occupations
- philosopher, historian, theologian, politician, poet, statesperson
- Positions held
- Lord Chancellor, Member of the 1504 Parliament, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Member of the 1510 Parliament, Member of the 1523 Parliament, Speaker of the House of Commons
- Notable works
- Utopia, Responsio ad Lutherum, Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation
- Education
- Lincoln's Inn, Magdalen College School
- Wikipedia editions
- 97 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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