THOMAS ELYOT

(Sir Thomas Elyot)


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Thomas Elyot

Why gentyllmen in this present time be not equall in doctrine to the ancient noble men
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Typical in most ages is the view that the current generation is not at a par with those that came before.

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Thomas Elyot
© Hans Holbein (1497/1498–1543)
Thomas Elyot
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  • Died: March 26, 1546
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Sir Thomas Elyot was an English diplomat and scholar. He is best known as one of the first proponents of the use of the English language for literary purposes.