| Birth: | 1118 | | Death: | Dec. 29, 1170 | 
Roman Catholic Saint. The Archbishop of Canterbury under King Henry II, he was a powerful and ambitious prelate who supported the authority of the Pope over the dictates of the King. As a result Henry had Becket assassinated on the site his memorial now stands on the December 29, 1170, a sword being driven through the top of his skull. He was canonized two years later. The `A' which his name is frequently listed with is a relatively recent invention and was not part of his original name.
Cause of death: executed
Search Amazon for Thomas Becket | | | Burial:
Canterbury Cathedral
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Canterbury
Kent, England
Plot: The Martyrdom
*Memorial Site [?] |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jun 15, 2000
Find A Grave Memorial# 9942 |
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