Sir Thomas More was an Englishman who lived from 1478-1535. During that time period, he was a well revered and respected man, a “chancellor of England” who served under Henry VIII. He his most known for two acts; the writing of his book Utopia, and for dying for what he believed in. More was also a Christian Humanist, many of which now view him as a martyr of their cause. Based historical facts, and actions …showed first 75 words of 748 total…

…showed last 75 words of 748 total…were rare in an age of clerical corruption. With all the facts laid out, Sir Thomas More was generally a more modern, than medieval man. With his Humanistic beliefs and revolutionary views of society, it makes it difficult to prove differently. More was a great man who led a noble life cut short by a ruthless king. We need not be martyrs, but there is still much we can learn from his character and qualities.