Thomas More
Thomas More (1478-1535) was an English lawyer, philosopher, and author best known for his book 'Utopia,' which depicted an ideal society based on communal living and the absence of private property. More served as a counselor to King Henry VIII and was later executed for refusing to accept the king as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. His writings and beliefs in the importance of social justice and moral integrity have left a lasting impact on political thought.
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Thomas More was executed for refusing to accept the Act of Supremacy, which separated the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.
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Italy· 2025-10-23
Thomas More is depicted as a humanist and statesman who opposes Henry VIII's actions regarding his marriage.
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Canada· 2025-08-23
Saint, Sir Thomas More, was an English lawyer and statesman known for his strong moral convictions.
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Jamaica· 2025-07-02
Thomas More is noted for his work 'Utopia', which is written in Latin.
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Thomas More is mentioned as another figure who held Guillaume Budé in high regard.
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France· 2025-03-23
Thomas More described a society where all have their basic needs secured, anticipating ideas similar to Universal Basic Income.
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Venezuela· 2025-03-06
