| Name |
Saint Sir Thomas à Becket [1] |
| Title |
Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Birth |
1118 |
Cheapside, Berkshire, England  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Notable Quote |
Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest? |
| Ordained |
Saint Thomas à Becket is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. Soon after his death, on 21 Feb 1173, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III [2] |
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Martyrdom of Thomas Becket
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Saint Thomas Becket Window
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| Religion |
As Archbishop of Canturbury, he engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church |
| Death |
29 Dec 1170 |
Canterbury, Kent, England [1] |
- Murdered by followers of King Henry II - Canterbury Cathedral
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Martyrdom of Thomas Becket
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| Burial |
Canterbury, Kent, England |
- Becket's remains were placed beneath the floor of the eastern crypt of the cathedral. His remains were relocated in Trinity Chapel. King Henry VIII destroyed Becket's shrine and his bones and ordered that all mention of his name be obliterated./Canterbur
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Shrine-BECKET Thomas candle
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| Person ID |
I21060 |
A Tree Called Smith |
| Last Modified |
2 Mar 2023 |
1118 - 1170 (52 years)
