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Detail From Portrait of Sir Thomas More By Hans Holbein The Younger 1527 Tempera On Wood Frick Collection New York New York
Detail From Portrait of Sir Thomas More By Hans Holbein The Younger 1527 Tempera On Wood Frick Collection New York New York

Saint Thomas More

Also known as: omnium horarum homo (a man for all seasons, referring to his wide scholarship and knowledge)

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

June 22

Born

February 7, 1478

Died

July 1, 6

Canonized

22 June 1935 by Pope Pius XI

Beatified

29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII

Biography

Saint Thomas More, also known as omnium horarum homo (a man for all seasons), was a remarkable figure of the 16th century. Born on February 7, 1478, in London, England, he grew up to become a highly acclaimed scholar and a devout Catholic. More studied at London and Oxford, where he cultivated a deep love for learning and garnered an extensive knowledge of various subjects....