| Movement | English Reformation |
|---|---|
| Born | London, 1478 |
| Died | London, 1535 |
| Significance | English Catholic statesman who succeeded Thomas Wolsey as Lord Chancellor in 1529. He resigned this post the day following Parliament's ruling that clergy sign an oath of obedience to Henry VIII. He was tried for treason and executed on July 6, 1535. |
| Works |
Utopia by Sir Thomas More |
| See also | Home | Index of People | English Reformation | Thomas More Chronology | Thomas More Links |