What was Thomas More's reported last statement before his execution?
"I die the King's good servant, and God's first."
"Long live the King!"
"God save the Queen!"
"Forgive them, Father."
Answer
Before his execution, Thomas More reportedly said, "I die the King's good servant, and God's first." This statement reflects his loyalty to both his faith and his king, even in the face of death.
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