Thomas Elyot | |
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![]() Study for a lost portrait of Sir Thomas Elyot, drawn by Hans Holbein the Younger | |
Born | c. 1496 |
Died | 26 March 1546 (aged 49–50) |
Occupation(s) | Author Diplomat |
Spouse | Margaret à Barrow |
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Sir Thomas Elyot (c. 1496 – 26 March 1546) 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.