SIR THOMAS (1503-1542).-Poet, _s._ of Sir Henry W., a servant of Henry VII., and _ed._ at St. John's Coll., Camb., came to Court and was frequently employed by Henry VIII. on diplomatic missions. He is said to have been an admirer of Anne Boleyn before her marriage, and on her disgrace was thrown into the Tower for a short time. In 1537 he