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Apr 14, 1474
Sir john and Lady Agnes (The parents of Thomas More)
FamilyofThomasMore(2008)Saint Thomas More-accessed on the 17/3/2012My parents’ names were John and Agnes More. They were married on the 14 of April 1474. They had six children. Their names were Joan, Thomas (ME), Agatha, John, Edward and Elizabeth. I Thomas More was born on the 7th of February 1478, in London. -
Jan 1, 1492
Where and what Thomas More studied.
Catholic Online(Copyright 2012)Saint Thomas More- accessed on the 14/3/2012I was known as an extremely smart child. My first school I attended was called Saint Anthony's in London. After I had finished school I helped out the Arch-bishop and Lord Chancellor of England for two years. The Archbishop thought I had potential, so he nominated for a place in Oxford University. I began my studying in the year 1492.I left two years later because my father wanted me to study law. When I was done I studied law at the Lincoln Inn from 1496 to 1502. -
Period: Jan 1, 1499 to Jan 1, 1517
Work Achievements (Part 1)
Timeline of Saint Thomas More work achievement-accessed on the 18/3/2012My work life was really full of many different opportunities but it was really hard at times. In 1499 I started my first job as a barrister after finishing studying law. In 1504 I was elected into parliament and elected to represent London. In 1510 I was under-sheriff of London and gained a reputation of an honest and hardworking man.in 1514 I became master of requests. In 1517 after writing Utopia I became King Henry’s counsellor and personal servant. -
Jan 1, 1505
My family life with Jane
Catholic Online(Copyright 2012)Saint Thomas More family life- accessed on the 14/3/2012I Thomas more married a beautiful lady named, Jane colt in 1505. Jane was younger than me by 10 years. I gave her a better education than she had recently had. I became her personal tutor in the areas of music and literature. Jane and I had four amazing and talented children, named Margret, Elizabeth, Cicely and John. -
Jan 1, 1511
The death of Jane More
Decensants of Thomas More (2008)jane More's Death- accessed on the 17/3/2012Sadly my wife Jane died in the year 1511 and was buried at Saint Stephen in the suburb of Walbrook in London. -
Jan 1, 1511
Alice Middleton
Catholic Online(Copyright 2012)Sir Thomas and Alice- accessed on the 14/3/2012Shortly after jane's death I married a widow called Alice Middleton(to take care of the children). Alice had a daughter from her previous marriage and I brought her up as one of my own. I changed her name to Cresacre and arranged for her to marry my son John.
I believe women were just as capable as men. I educated my step daughter Cresacre. Unfortunately Alice died in 1551. -
Jan 1, 1516
Utopia the first book
<a href='http://www.ibe.unesco.org/fileadmin/user_upload/archive/publications/ThinkersPdf/moree.PDF >Timeline of Saint Thomas More's book Utopia-accessed on the 18/3/2012</a> Utopia is the name of the first book that I wrote. This book is based on fiction and politics. I wrote this book in Latin. I attracted the attention of King Henry VIII who hired me as his personal high post and missions. -
Period: Jan 1, 1518 to Jan 1, 1529
Work Achievements (Part 2)
Saint Thomas More Work Achievements-accessed on the 18/3/2012In 1518 I became a member of Privy Council. 1521 I was knighted and was made under treasurer. In 1523 I became the speakers of the House of Commons and was elected as a knight of shire. In 1525 I was Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster which meant I had control of the Northern part of England. In 1529 I was made Lord Chancellor of England and this was the end of my career because 3 years later I had a large disagreement with King Henry the VIII. -
Jan 1, 1530
King Henry the VIII
King Henry the VIII-(copyright 1995-2012)-accessed on the 21/3/2012King Henry VIII wanted to have his own opinion over marriage and full supremacy over the Pope so that he can divorce his wife because she couldn’t bear him a son. Now King Henry fell deeply in love with Anne Boleyn and she promised him she would bear him a son. So he decided to Reform from the Church of England so he could quickly remarry. I didn’t attend.I didn’t accepted the fact that she became queen and refused to take an oath that the coronation of Anne Boleyn to become Queen of England. -
Jan 1, 1532
The controversies Thomas More was involved in.(Part 1)
Trials of Sir Thomas More-accessed on the 21/3/2012The king invited me to his wedding but I refused. At this time the King and I dislike one other.When I found out he was divorced and wanted to marry Anne Boleyn I was really mad because I have never liked him in the beginning. The King was extremely disappointed and angry. I was called to court to answer to an unclear charge of bribery of Lord Chancellor. I heard that the charges were dropped but I knew that this was just the beginning and wasn’t over. -
Jan 1, 1534
The controversies Thomas More was involved in.(Part 2)
Trials of Sir Thomas More-accessed on the 21/3/2012In 1534 King Henry the VIII declared himself supreme ruler of the world and that everyone wad to accept this by oath. I refused to take this oath and found myself being dragged to the towers of London and left there for one year. My family requested that I take the oath but I refused and my daughter Margret was the only one who supported me. On the 7th of May, 1535 I was dragged to court again because I was being charged with treason for not taking the oath. -
Jan 1, 1535
The Cause of Thomas Mores death
The Cause of Saint Thomas's Death- accessed on 21/3/2012I disagreed with the oath that King Henry the VIII announced that he would have supremacy of the whole world. Once he found out he was really frustrated and sent me to my death unless I took the oath. -
Jul 6, 1535
The death of Thomas More
Catholic Online- Death of Saint Thomas MoreI was convicted of treason. My punishment was to be hanged, drawn and quartered. King henry announced that i was only to be beheaded. I couldn't go against my faith but before I died I told the spectators that I was dying as “the kings-good servant but GOD'S first'. I died on the 6th of July 1535.
My feast day is celebrated on the 22nd of June. -
The beatification
Sir Thomas More(Copyright 2008)- accessed on the 17/3/2012I was beatified on the 6th of July by Pope Leo. -
The Canonization.
Sir Thomas More(Copyright 2008)- accessed on the 17/3/2012I was canonized on the 19th of May, 1935 by Pope Pius XI.
