St. Thomas Becket

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Explore the life and legacy of St Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury famously martyred in 1170. This article examines his complex relationship with King Henry II, the constitutional crisis over church law, and his enduring influence as a medieval saint. Learn how Becket’s dramatic assassination shaped English history and sparked centuries of devotion and pilgrimage to his shrine.