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Utopia Utopia was written in 1515 by Thomas More and first published in 1516. Utopia was originally written in Latin but later translated into English in 1551 long after the death of Thomas More. (Writting utopia) More was inspired to write Utopia after reading Plato's Republic. (About utopia) Thomas More was born in Milk Street London on February 7, 1478. (1) More was one of the great lawyers, Christian humanists, and classical scholars of his day. (2) When More was a child, he received his education at Saint Anthony's School in London. (1) Later in life More studied at Oxford University and later studied law at New Inn. (2) One of More's first works was the translation of Pico Della Mirandola which was published in 1510. (2) In 1504 More was elected into parliament. (2) More got married at the age of twenty-seven to Jane Colt, over the years Jane had four children. After many years as a much sought after lawyer More began to work as a judge in 1510. (2) Jane Colt died in 1511 leaving More alone with four children. (2) More remarried within one month of the death of Jane. He married Dame Alice for the sake of his children. (1) Over the years More stayed active in the areas of literature and philosophy.