Saint Thomas of Canterbury
deity Catholic Church single tradition · 1
Saint Thomas of Canterbury 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 in Canterbury Cathedral. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
When
- First attested
- 1172 CE
- Attested period
- 1170 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Canonized by Pope Alexander III two years after his death in 1170.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Thomas Becket ( ), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), was an English cleric and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then as Archbishop of Canterbury”
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