Sir Thomas More (/ ˈ m ɔr /; 7 February - 6 July ), venerated by Catholics as Saint Thomas More, [1] [2] was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist. He was also a councillor to Henry VIII, and Lord Chancellor from October to 16 May Early Life Born in Milk Street in London, on 7 February , Thomas More was the son of Sir.