#OTD 25 Oct 1529

#SirThomasMore became #HenryVIII's Lord Chancellor

This appointment came less than a week after his predecessor #ThomasWolsey was forced to surrender the great seal

This role was a poisoned chalice for all 3 #TudorThomases

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#OTD 25 Oct 1529

#SirThomasMore became #HenryVIII's Lord Chancellor

This appointment came less than a week after his predecessor #ThomasWolsey was forced to surrender the great seal

This role was a poisoned chalice for all 3 #TudorThomases
including #ThomasCromwell

@wolfhall.bsky.social

#OTD 13 Apr 1534

Sir #ThomasMore was summoned to Lambeth to swear his allegiance to the Act of Succession

This former Lord Chancellor to & friend of #HenryVIII refused, steadfast he maintained his religious convictions & was to ultimately die for his beliefs the following year

#TudorThomases