Witchflower Days: Strong Beliefs, a Bit of Twain

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Strong Beliefs, a Bit of Twain

On this day in 1535 Sir Thomas More was executed for treason as a result of his refusal to recognize King Henry VIII as head of the Anglican Church. He was a diplomat and a favorite of the king, but also one of the harshest prosecutors of heretics in the history of England. More’s downfall came... Sign in to see full entry.

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