Thomas Becket - Wikipedia
He is known for his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. He was canonised by Pope …
St. Thomas Becket | Biography, Facts, Death, Patron Saint Of ...
Dec 25, 2025 · How did St. Thomas Becket die? St. Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered on December 29, 1170, in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights …
Get to know Saint Thomas Becket, martyr and member of ‘Christ’s ...
6 days ago · Saint Thomas Becket, whose feast day is Dec. 29, is a medieval martyr known today as a member of “Christ’s nobility.” He was the archbishop of Canterbury, and his murder in …
1280: The Brutal Killing of Thomas Becket Shocks England
5 days ago · The brutality of Thomas’s murder—and the fact that it occurred within the consecrated ground of Canterbury Cathedral—will send shockwaves throughout England. The …
December 29, 1170: The Murder That Reshaped England’s …
6 days ago · Thomas Becket’s ascent to the pinnacle of English ecclesiastical power and subsequent assassination is a tale that profoundly shaped the historical landscape of church …
St. Thomas Becket: Martyr of Conscience and Courage
5 days ago · St. Thomas Becket (c. 1119–1170), Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr, whose feast is celebrated annually on December 29, stands as a compelling witness to the primacy of …
The Murder of Thomas Becket - World History Edu
Nov 12, 2024 · Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered on December 29, 1170, in Canterbury Cathedral. His assassination was a shocking and brutal event, driven by a …
The murder of Thomas Becket - London Museum
Thomas Becket rose through the ranks of 12th-century government to become the archbishop of Canterbury. But his longstanding feud with King Henry II saw him exiled and then later …
The life and death of Thomas Becket - The Becket Story
His career took him across England, France, and Italy but conflict with King Henry II led to his brutal murder in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. The timeline and storymap below show the …
Thomas Becket - National Churches Trust
Continue your discovery of St Thomas Becket and the murder that shook the Middle Ages, with The Becket Story. Read more about his life, or use the timeline and story map resources.