潃汬来景畤惯楴汤-AManforAllSeasonsRobert.pptVIP

A Man for All SeasonsRobert Bolt Henry VIII and Sir Thomas More “The King’s good servant, but God’s servant first”-Sir Thomas More on himself February 7, 1478 - Thomas More was born in London.  1491-1493 - More went to study at Oxford University. He wrote comedies and studied Latin Literature. 1494 - He returned to London to study law.  1501 - He became a barrister. However, he did not follow his fathers footsteps by becoming a judge. More was torn between a monastic calling and a life of civil service. 1504 - For 3 years, More took practiced prayer, fasting, and penance habits at a nearby monastery.  These habits stayed with him for the rest of his life. Finally, More sense of duty to serve his country in the field of politics took over and he entered Parliament. 1510 - More was appointed as one of the two undersheriffs of London. He gained a reputation for being impartial and a patron to the poor. 1491 - Henry VIII born. 1509 - Henry VIII ascends to the throne. He marries his brother Arthurs widow, Catherine of Aragon. Catherine of Aragon Catherine of Aragon was the youngest surviving child of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. Married Henry’s older brother, Arthur, who died 6 months later. The English king was interested in keeping Catherines dowry, so 14 months after her husbands death, she was betrothed to the future Henry VIII, who was too young to marry at the time. By 1505, Henry was old enough to wed. However, Henry wasnt as keen on a Spanish alliance, but he was forced to repudiate the betrothal. 1515 -Thomas Wolsey became chancellor and head of both state and church under Henry.  1517 - Placement of Martin Luthers 99 Theses on Wittenberg Cathedral. These were stated grievance against the church. This starts the Reformation period.  1518 - More became a member of the Privy Council which is an executive advisory board for the King.1521 - More is knighted by Henry VIII. 1 1523 - More was made Speaker of the House of Commons. As