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 (12,344 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's professions included philosopher[6].
- Thomas More worked as a 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's professions included statesperson[25].
- Thomas More held the position of Lord Chancellor[26].
- Thomas More held the position of Member of the 1504 Parliament[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].
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[25]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[26], a title[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1066[38]; Member of the 1504 Parliament[27]; Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[39], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1361[42]; Member of the 1510 Parliament[43]; Member of the 1523 Parliament[44]; and Speaker of the House of Commons[45], an elective office[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1377[48].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Utopia[49], a written work[50], founded in 1516[51]; Responsio ad Lutherum[52], a literary work[53]; and Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation[54], a literary work[55]. Things named for Thomas More include Thomas More University[56], Church of Saint Thomas More[57], and Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[58].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jane More[17], 1488–1511[59] and Alice More[18], 1474–1546[60]. Children include Margaret Roper[19], an author[61], 1505–1544[62], of Kingdom of England[63]; Elizabeth Dauncey[20], a writer[64], 1506–1564[65], of Kingdom of England[66]; Cecily Heron[21], a writer[67], 1507–1544[68], of United Kingdom[69]; John More II[22], 1510–1547[70]; and Margaret Clement[23], a mathematician[71], 1508–1570[72], of Kingdom of England[73]. Thomas More's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[74].
Death and Burial
Thomas More died on July 6, 1535[5]. He died in Tower Hill[4]. The cause of death was decapitation[75]. 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 (12,344 views/month, #3,593 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]
Works attributed to him include Utopia[78], a written work[79], founded in 1516[80]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 9[81], a chapter[82]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 5[83], a chapter[84]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 6[85], a chapter[86]; Utopia (1901)/Chapter 1[87], a chapter[88]; and Utopia (1901)/Chapter 8[89], a chapter[90]. Entities named for him include Thomas More University[56], Church of Saint Thomas More[57], and Sir Thomas More Medal for Book Collecting[58].
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].