FAQ About Thomas More
What were the circumstances of Thomas More's resignation as Lord Chancellor?
Thomas More resigned as Lord Chancellor in 1532 due to his disapproval of King Henry VIII's decision to break away from the Catholic Church and establish the Church of England. He could not support the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon nor the subsequent marriage to Anne Boleyn. More's resignation was a stand of conscience reflecting his religious convictions.
