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Sir Thomas More

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Sir Thomas More

Person   Born 7/2/1478 Died 6/7/1535

Categories: Literature, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, Execution

Born Milk Street. In conflict with Henry VIII over religion he was imprisoned in the tower, found guilty of treason and beheaded on Tower Hill. Final words: "The King's good servant, but God's First."

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Sir Thomas More was born in a house near this site, 7 February 1478. Corporat...

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