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Sir Thomas More was a sixteenth century statesman and writer best known for “Utopia”.

When and Where was he Born?

7th February 1477, London, England.

Family Background:

Sir Thomas More was the eldest son of John More, a lawyer.

Education:

St.

Anthony’s School, Threadneedle Street, London. The household of John Morton, Archbishop of Canterbury. Oxford University under the tutelage of John Colet and Thomas Linacre. Completed legal studies at Lincoln’s Inn, London.

Timeline of Sir Thomas More

1505: He marries Jane Colt at Royden Parish Church.

1506: Thomas More becomes a Member of Parliament and Under-Sheriff of London in the reign of King Henry the Seventh.

1511: Death of his first wife.

He marries Alice Middleton at the Parish Church of St. Stephen, Walbrook.

1514: More is introduced to King Henry the Eighth by Thomas Wolsey and becomes Master of Requests.

1516: He writes his most famous work, “