Henry shows his appreciation for More's teachings by knighting him in episode 3 of The Tudors he and More affectionately refer to each other as Thomas and Harry. More was originally one of Henry's tutors.
5 Thomas with Cardinal WolseyThomas More, devout CatholicThomas and Henry discuss the importance of 'humanism'Thomas More and Catherine of AragonChancellor Thomas MoreSir Thomas More moments before his executionThomas at his trial, refusing to recognize Henry as Head of the Church of England. More's death was a major martyrdom for the Catholic Church, and a considerable blow against the Protestant Reformation. Despite hoping he will be left in peace due to his past friendship with the King, his stubborn devotion to Catholicism and unwillingness to support Henry's reforms leads to him eventually being tried for treason and executed in episode 2.05, despite Henry's hesitation. Sir Thomas is portrayed by English actor Jeremy Northam in Season 1 and the first half of Season 2.Īlthough he briefly becomes Henry's Chancellor and chief minister after the downfall of Cardinal Wolsey, More's iron will clashes with Henry's in matters of religion when Henry breaks the English church away from Rome, More resigns the Chancellorship out of despair and retires. He has three daughters and a son, all of whom are well-educated by Season two, he is also a grandfather through his eldest daughter, Margaret Roper. He nevertheless believes that stern action is required to combat the rise of Lutheranism, maintaining every form of staunch Catholic tradition in his home, where he is shown to be a loving father and husband. The longtime friend and teacher of Henry VIII, Sir Thomas More is a pious Christian lawyer and humanist who abhors war and tries to advise Henry against it. "My love and devotion towards Your Majesty is so great, that I shall never speak a word against you in public.
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