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Thomas Becket (/ ˈ b ɛ k ɪ t /), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170.
Saint Thomas Becket, chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of King Henry II. His career was marked by a long quarrel with Henry that ended with Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral. Learn more about his life, career, and martyrdom.
Learn about the life and death of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury who clashed with King Henry II over the power of the Church. Find out how he was murdered, why he was made a saint and what happened to his killers.
Dec 28, 2019 · Learn how the assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 changed the course of history. Explore his rise and fall, his disputes with King Henry II, and the legacy of his martyrdom.
Mar 10, 2020 · Thomas Becket (aka Thomas á Becket) was chancellor to Henry II of England (r. 1154-1189) and then archbishop of Canterbury (1162 to 1170). Thomas repeatedly clashed with his sovereign over the relationship between the Crown and Church, particularly the right of Church courts to try clerics.
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Thomas Becket was an English archbishop and martyr, famously murdered by knights of Henry II at Canterbury Cathedral. After his death, his tomb and relics became a focus for pilgrimage and he was made a saint.
Learn about Thomas Becket, a 12th century archbishop of Canterbury who was murdered by four knights in 1170. Find out how he became a saint and a focus for pilgrimage.
