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Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, was an English cleric and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170. 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. Becket…
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politics · Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170 · theologian · judge · Catholic priest · Catholic bishop · archbishop · politician · also Thomas Becket, Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London, Thomas the Martyr, Thomas of Canterbury, Saint Thomas à Becket
Born 21 December 1119 · Died 29 December 1170 · Q192236
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2026· 5 entries
“It is not right to make a fortress out of the house of prayer!”
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“I am no traitor and I am ready to die.”
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Northampton Chronicle and Echo: GCSE Results 2026: St Thomas Becket Catholic School celebrates ‘best ever’ GCSE results
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Northamptonshire Telegraph: A-level success opens doors for St Thomas Becket Sixth Form students
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2024· 1 entry
National Catholic Register: Martyr in the Cathedral: St. Thomas Becket, Defender of the Church
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2021· 4 entries
BBC: Who was Thomas Becket and why did he clash with the king?
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Wall Street Journal: The Afterlife of Thomas Becket
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Irish Sun: Why was Thomas Becket killed?
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National Catholic Register: The Adventures of St. Thomas Becket
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2016· 2 entries
National Review: Thomas Becket and Religious Freedom in the Twelfth Century — and in the 21st
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CNN: Thomas Becket relic comes to England
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2005· 1 entry
A poll of historians by BBC History magazine of the "worst Briton" in each century of the last 1,000 years selected Becket as the worst of the 12th century
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2000· 1 entry
At Canterbury Cathedral, where the event had occurred, as a part of the Canterbury Festival, and a fundraiser for the Prince's Trust
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1964· 1 entry
And starring Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton; and Paul Webb's play Four Nights in Knaresborough, which Webb adapted for the screen, selling the rights to Harvey and Bob Weinstein
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1884· 1 entry
Alfred, Lord Tennyson wrote Becket, a play about Becket and Henry II that Henry Irving produced after Tennyson's death and played in the title role
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1170· 1 entry
Died 1170-12-29.
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1162· 1 entry
Career landmark: Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury (1162–1170).
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1119· 1 entry
Born 1119-12-21.
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