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Sir Thomas More PC (7 February 1478 – 6 July 1535), venerated in the Catholic Church as Saint Thomas More, [2] was an English lawyer, judge, [3] social philosopher, author, statesman, amateur theologian, and noted Renaissance humanist. [4] He also served Henry VIII as Lord High Chancellor of England from October 1529 to May 1532. [5]
Both Eastern and Western cultural traditions ascribe special significance to words uttered at or near death, [4] but the form and content of reported last words may depend on cultural context. There is a tradition in Hindu and Buddhist cultures of an expectation of a meaningful farewell statement; Zen monks by long custom are expected to ...
"My last words to you, my son and successor, are: Never trust the Russians." [3] — Abdur Rahman Khan, Emir of Afghanistan (1 October 1901), to Habibullah Khan "Come right out this way." [7] [8] — William Thomas Maxwell, American tracker and deputized sheriff (8 October 1901), telling the Smith Gang to surrender prior to the Battleground ...
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The post 45 People Share The Most Iconic ‘Last Words’ In History first appeared on Bored Panda. But some people have left behind “last words” that are impossible to forget.
The Life of Thomas More. New York: Anchor, 1999; Bore, Isabella. Thomas More et Ie Grand Turc: variations sur le theme des invasions ottomanes Morcalla Vol. 48, 185-186. pp. 9–34. Lakowski, Romuald I. A Dialogue of Comfort in Tribulation. Ph.D. Diss. U of British Columbia, 1993. Lakowski, Romuald I. Sir Thomas More and the Art of Dialogue. Ph ...
Last Words of Nathan Hale by Alexander Hay Ritchie. "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." [5]: 72 [42] [v] — Nathan Hale, American soldier and spy (22 September 1776), before being hanged by the British for his involvement in the American Revolutionary War "Come to me." [5]: 48
Margaret More was the eldest child of Sir Thomas More and Joanna "Jane" Colt. Colt was the daughter of an Essex gentleman and died of unknown causes in 1511. [5] Margaret was most likely baptized at St. Stephen's Church, across the street from the Mores' family home.