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Thomas More

By zehmanmc
  • Period: Feb 7, 1478 to Jun 6, 1535

    Thomas More's life

  • Jan 1, 1516

    Published Utopia

    Published Utopia
    He published Utopia, which is a book about an ideal political system on an imaginary island. Exact date is unknown
  • Jan 1, 1521

    Knighted

    Knighted
    He was knighted on an unknown date on 1521
  • Oct 1, 1529

    Became a counsellor to Henry VIII

    He became a counsellor to King Henry VIII on this day.
  • Jan 1, 1530

    Opposed Henry VIII

    he opposed Henry VIII separation from the catholic church, and refused to make him supreme head of church
  • Aug 1, 1534

    Refused Oath of Succession

    He refused the oath of succession after he refused to make Henry VIII supreme head of church
  • Jan 1, 1535

    Execution

    He was executed after he refused the oath of succession