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  1. Becket, Thomas a Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket, St. Thomas a Becketnoun

    (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)

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  1. thomas a becket

    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 nobleman who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then notably as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. 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.

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  1. thomas a becket

    Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is known for his conflict with King Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church, which resulted in his murder by followers of the king. He is venerated as a saint and a martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of thomas a becket in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of thomas a becket in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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