Thomas More - the inventor of Utopia

Thomas More were of 7.2. 1478 was born the son of a judge in London. Also named Thomas More, how latin catalyzed of his name. That was very modern. 13 years, was the site of the archbishop and studied law at Oxford. At 23 he worked as a lawyer.

From the church to politics
But before 1499, decided to Thomas More first monk. He had opted for the Order of the Carthusians, was his plan, but again after four years. It was now a political career. 1504 became a member of the House of Commons. Explanation: With the House is known in countries with a bicameral parliament, the cabinet, which is described in contrast to the upper house elected by universal suffrage).

The law of God-fearing and good Catholic
Under Henry VIII, made more than a resounding success. In 1510 he was Under Sheriff of London. He traveled as an envoy of his country in the Netherlands, was privy councilor in 1518 and five years later, he was president of the Chamber. In 1529, eventually rose to the Lord Chancellor. Never before has a secular office.

By the way Thomas More was an interesting philosopher, writer, humanist and theological. Friends who was with the way other great thinkers and artists of his time. This includes the great thinkers of Erasmus of Rotterdam. Even the then famous painter Hans Holbein was one of his friends. Which influenced his thinking and act decisively.

 Out of favor
Only a few years after most had become Lord Chancellor, who experienced a dramatic decline in his career. Broke with the English king. He had broken with the Pope to divorce can. But he proclaimed himself "Supreme Head of the Church of England. " Thomas More refused him papstreu as it was, as follows. Henry VIII was deeply hurt by the behavior of his former friend and took him for high treason the process. More on 7 July 1535 was sentenced to death and beheaded. The Catholic Church said in 1935 Thomas More sacred.

06.02.2003-sw-image: Biography "Thomas More" Edward Arnold Publishers, page of the book "Utopia"