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Feb 7, 1478
Place and date of birth.
I was born on February 7, 1478 in Milk Street London. I am the son of Sir John More who was a prominent judge and my mother Agnes Graunge. I was the forth of six children. -
Mar 16, 1482
My Early Education.
I studied at St Anthony's school in Threadneedle. This was a really expensive school but I was able to attend due to my fathers profession as a lawyer. I also served as a page boy in the household of Archbishop Morton. He predicted i would became a "marvellous man" and that I would acheive great things. -
Apr 9, 1492
Deeper into my Educational Life.
On April 9, 1492 i continued my education at Oxford University studying Greek and Latin Liturature under the teachings of Thomas Linacre and William Grocyn. I also started writing comedies during this period. -
Feb 23, 1494
My Return to London To Continue My Studies.
I returned to London on the 23rd of February to continue my studies in law. I was also accpeted into Lincoln's Inn. -
May 10, 1501
The Beginning of my Barrister Occupation.
On the tenth of May 1499, I had begun my destined job as a barrister after many years of studying at Oxford University following in my fathers footsteps. -
Jun 20, 1501
The Best of Both Worlds.
All my hard work and dedication to studying has led me to this position. I was stuck chosing between a Holy life within the sanctuary of monks living the dedicated and responsible life of a monk which included fasting, praying and daily penance or a position on the board of parliment and getting married. In 1501, i denied the Holy life and went on to marry Jane Colt and also accpeted the position on the board of parliment. -
Jan 1, 1509
My First Act Under Parliment. DATE UNKNOWN!
As my first act in parliment, I decided to urge a decrease in a proposed appropriation for King Henry VII but as an act of revenge, King Henry VII imprisoned my father until a fine was paid. -
Apr 21, 1509
King Henry VII Died.
After King Henry VII died, I became more active within parliment and my father was released from prison and I was give the position of one of two positions of undersheriff in London. I had gained a reputation as a patron for the poor. -
May 30, 1511
My Wife Died.
My Wife died on this day. I was so devistated, she left me with four children. I later went on to marry a widow by the name of Alice Middleton after a month of Janes death. -
Apr 22, 1534
I Was Imprisoned!
I refused to swear under the Act of Succession and the Oath of Supremacy. I was imprisoned to the tower of London for a year before being released. -
Jul 6, 1535
I Have Died!
On this day, I was beheaded due to treason next to Bishop Fisher and my final words stated "The King's good servant, but God's First" -
I Have been Canonized.
On this day, i was canonized by Pope Pius XI as a Saint in the Catholic Church.
