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Sir Thomas More was imprisoned in the Tower of London by King Henry VIII.

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What is sir Thomas More full name?

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What were Sir Thomas More's occupations?

Sir Thomas More was a major figure in the reign of Henry VIII. He was into politics.


When was Portrait of Sir Thomas More - Holbein - created?

Portrait of Sir Thomas More - Holbein - was created in 1527.


What is Sir Thomas Allen's birthday?

Sir Thomas More was born on February 7, 1478.


How many siblings did Sir Thomas More have?

Thomas More had 0 siblings


What famous work was written by sir thomas?

Sir Thomas More wrote Utopia. Sir Thomas Malory wrote The Morte D'Arthur. Sir Thomas Wyatt wrote "They flee from me that sometime do me seek" and other poems. Sir Thomas Browne wrote Religio Medici. Sir Thomas Littleton wrote On Tenures. Sir Thomas Crapper wrote nothing but thank heaven for him.


Should Sir Thomas More be considered a saint?

Thomas More is a canonized saint.


Who preceded Sir Thomas More?

Thomas Wolsey or Cardinal Wolsey.


How was sir thomas more executed?

I am assuming you mean Sir Thomas More. Sir Thomas More was found guilty of treason and beheaded on 6 July 1535. He went bravely to his death and his last words were "The King's good servant, but God's first."


Who was Henry VIII's Lord Chancelor?

Cardinal wolsey, then Thomas More


Why was Sir Thomas More imprisoned?

Thomas More fought any form of heresy, especially the incursion of Protestantism into England. He opposed King Henry VIII on the matter of royal divorce, and refused to swear the Oath of Supremacy which declared the king the head of the Church in England. Resigned the Chancellorship, and was imprisoned in the Tower of London where he was martyred for his refusal to bend his religious beliefs to the king's political needs.


What is the real name of Saint Thomas the patron saint of lawyers?

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