Thomas More
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Thomas More
Summary
Thomas More is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 7, 1478[3]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. He died on July 6, 1535[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], historian[7], theologian[8], politician[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,589 views/month, #3,593 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2], Thomas More…
- Thomas More died in Tower Hill[4].
- Thomas More was born on February 7, 1478[3].
- Thomas More died on July 6, 1535[5].
- Burial took place at Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[12].
- Burial took place at St. Dunstan's, Canterbury[13].
- Thomas More is buried at Chelsea Old Church[14].
- Thomas More's father was John More[15].
- Thomas More's mother was Agnes Graunger[16].
- Among Thomas More's spouses was Jane More[17].
- Thomas More was married to Alice More[18].
- A child of Thomas More was Margaret Roper[19].
- A child of Thomas More was Elizabeth Dauncey[20].
- A child of Thomas More was Cecily Heron[21].
- A child of Thomas More was John More II[22].
- A child of Thomas More was Margaret Clement[23].
- Thomas More held citizenship in Kingdom of England[24].
- Thomas More is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[25].
- Thomas More worked as a philosopher[6].
- Thomas More's professions included historian[7].
- Thomas More's professions included theologian[8].
- Thomas More's professions included politician[9].
- Thomas More's professions included poet[10].
- Thomas More worked as a statesperson[26].
- Thomas More held the position of Lord Chancellor[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Thomas More was born in London[2]. He was born on February 7, 1478[3]. His father was John More[15]. His mother was Agnes Graunger[16]. He is identified as part of the English people ethnic group[25].
Education
Educated at Lincoln's Inn[28], an Inns of Court[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1444[31] and Magdalen College School[32], an independent school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1480[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], historian[7], theologian[8], politician[9], poet[10], and statesperson[26]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[27], a title[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1066[38]; Member of the 1504 Parliament[39]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[40], a position[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1361[43]; Member of the 1510 Parliament[44]; Member of the 1523 Parliament[45]; and Speaker of the House of Commons[46], an elective office[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1377[49].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Utopia[50], a written work[51], founded in 1516[52] and Responsio ad Lutherum[53], a literary work[54]. Things named for Thomas More include Thomas More University[55], Church of Saint Thomas More[56], and Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[57].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jane More[17], 1488–1511[58] and Alice More[18], 1474–1546[59]. Children include Margaret Roper[19], an author[60], 1505–1544[61], of Kingdom of England[62]; Elizabeth Dauncey[20], a writer[63], 1506–1564[64], of Kingdom of England[65]; Cecily Heron[21], a writer[66], 1507–1544[67], of United Kingdom[68]; John More II[22], 1510–1547[69]; and Margaret Clement[23], a mathematician[70], 1508–1570[71], of Kingdom of England[72]. Thomas More's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[73].
Death and Burial
Thomas More died on July 6, 1535[5]. He passed away in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[74]. Recorded place of burial include Church of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower Hamlets[12], St. Dunstan's, Canterbury[13], and Chelsea Old Church[14].
Why It Matters
Thomas More ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,589 views/month, #3,593 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 78 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Works attributed to him include Utopia[77], a written work[78], founded in 1516[79]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 9[80], a chapter[81]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 5[82], a chapter[83]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 6[84], a chapter[85]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 1[86], a chapter[87]; and Utopia (1901)/Chapter 8[88], a chapter[89]. Entities named for him include Thomas More University[55], Church of Saint Thomas More[56], and Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[57].
FAQs
Where was Thomas More born?
Born in London[2], Thomas More…
Where did Thomas More die?
Thomas More died in Tower Hill[4].
Who were Thomas More's parents?
Thomas More's father was John More[15]. Thomas More's mother was Agnes Graunger[16].
Who was Thomas More married to?
Thomas More's spouses include Jane More[17] and Alice More[18].
What did Thomas More do for work?
Thomas More worked as philosopher[6], historian[7], theologian[8], politician[9], and poet[10].
Where did Thomas More go to school?
Thomas More was educated at Lincoln's Inn[28] and Magdalen College School[32].