Thomas A Becket was born around 1118 in London, England. He was the chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury under King Henery II. Becket was a very daring man with a strong spirit that characterized him throughout his life. He engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church. He was then assassinated by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral for trying this. The priest's considered him a murdered and was elevated to sainthood.
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