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The Execution of Thomas More

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Jul 6, 202615:40Society & Culture

July 6, 1535. English statesman Thomas More is beheaded for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 2023. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free list...

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The Execution of Thomas More is an episode from History Daily by Audioboom. July 6, 1535. English statesman Thomas More is beheaded for refusing to accept King Henry VIII as head of the Church of England. This episode originally aired in 20...

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