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Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170, Christian martyr

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Thomas Becket's name remains familiar more than years after his death because his story is a fascinating one recorded well.

The story of Robert of Cricklade's investigation captures the double history of the Jewish and Christian afterlives of Josephus's works and the collision.

The strange story of Becket's life, beginning in Oriental legend, ending in heroic tragedy.

Thomas a Becket () was the son of a rich Norman merchant and was ordained by and served under Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Born Joseph son of Matthias, in Jerusalem, in 37AD, he fought the Romans in Galilee in the First Jewish-Roman War. He was captured by Vespasian's troops and.

Not to be confused with Thomas à Beckett (disambiguation).For the school in Northampton, see Thomas Becket Catholic School. For other uses, see Thomas Beckett.

Thomas Becket (), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London^[1] and later Thomas à Becket^{[note 1]} (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then 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 Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.

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