Sir Thomas More - Great figures of Henry VIII's Tudor court

Sir Thomas More - A man for all seasons, a saint, an author, genius, a friend and enemy of Henry VIII. Many terms have been used to describe Thomas More over the years. This is the story of the life and execution of Thomas More, one the most important people in the story of Henry VIII and his court.

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Sir Thomas More was executed on Tower Hill on 6th July 1535 for treason. He had stood against The King’s Great Matter, Henry VIII’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon, and refused to sigh the Act of Supremacy.He also refused to acknowledge Anne Boleyn as queen of England. He was born in Milk Street in London and climbed the ladder in the Tudor court to become Lord Chancellor. However, his friendship with Henry VIII did not save him.

[HistorywithHenry]

Thomas More is a man that divides opinion. Was he really worthy of being made a Saint? Did his actions against those that did share his religious views go too far?

[I_Wish_I_Was_Home]

one of my many many
15th great grandfathers!

bless you Thomas!

[KiddyJones]

♥ " I die the kings servant. But Gods first. "♥

[minto]

Cant believe people are gullible enough to die for any belief.