Who was Sir Thomas More?
Q: Who was Sir Thomas More?
A: Sir Thomas More was an English writer, lawyer, and statesman who held many important jobs including Speaker of the House of Commons, Lord Chancellor, and advisor to the King Henry VIII.
Q: What did Sir Thomas More invent?
A: Sir Thomas More invented the word "utopia," which means "an ideal place to live." This is described in the book Utopia that he wrote.
Q: What was Sir Thomas More's view on King Henry VIII's establishment of The Church of England?
A: As a devout Catholic, Sir Thomas More did not accept King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England when he left the Catholic Church because the Pope denied him a divorce from his first wife.
Q: Why was Sir Thomas More executed?
A: Sir Thomas More was executed for treason because of his refusal to accept King Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England.
Q: When was Sir Thomas More made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church?
A: Sir Thomas More was made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 1935.
Q: When is Sir Thomas More's feast day?
A: Sir Thomas More's feast day is on 22 June.
Q: Who are the patrons of Sir Thomas More?
A: Sir Thomas More is the patron of lawyers and politicians.
