Thomas more

Birth of Thomas more

Feb 7, 1478

I was born on the 7th of febuary 1478, in london on milk street,
John More and Agnes Graunger were my parents.

Education of Thomas More

Feb 8, 1484

I was educated at St Anthony's school Threadneedle Street in London. I was also educated at the household of Archbishop Moreton.

Father insisted I study at Inns Of Court

Feb 25, 1492

At this time i was finished studying at Oxford and my father insisted i go to Inns Of Court to study.

Thomas at Oxford University

Mar 22, 1492

After i finished school I went to Oxford University for two years of study.

Admitted to Lincoln's Inn Oxford

Jun 24, 1496

I got admitted in to Lincolns Inn so I can increase my knowledge of law, and I also met Erasmus.

Become's member of parliment

Aug 25, 1504

I was going to become a priest but i didnt, instead I married Jane Colt, because I would have rather been a good husband than be a bad priest.

Sheriff of London

Mar 24, 1510

I was appointed as sheriff of London which gained me a reputation and a good name.

Contriversies i was involved in

Jul 23, 1525

I was sent to the Tower of London in the year 1534 for refusing to take the oath required by the First Succession Act. On the 6th of July 1535, I got beheaded by King Henry VIII and suddenly died.

My convivtion

Jul 1, 1535

I was tried and convicted for treason.

My death

Jul 6, 1535

I was sent to prison in the tower of london because I refused to agree to put King Henry as the head of the Church of England.
I was found guilty and beheaded on july 6.

Canonization

May 22, 1935

four hundred years after my death,I was canonized in the Catholic Church by Pope Pius XI

Patron saint

Jul 22, 1993

I declared the patron saint of politicians and statesmen by Pope John Paul II.