Thomas Becket
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title:
Thomas Becket
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Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the King in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by the
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English archbishop and martyr (1119/20–1170)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Becket
date created:
2002-01-31T17:08:10Z
date modified:
2024-09-06T20:36:24Z
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