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No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
Edward Grim was a cleric who witnessed the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170. He described the brutal attack on Becket by the knights, emphasizing the chaos and violence of the scene. Grim's account highlights Becket's bravery and steadfastness in the face of death, portraying him as a martyr for his principles. His testimony served to underscore the significance of Becket's murder in the conflict between church and state.
Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London around 1118
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Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
Thomas Becket became Archbishop formally on June 3, 1162. There is a link below to an article on Thomas Becket.
Thomas Edward Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, died on December 29, 1170. He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II of England, amidst a conflict over church and state authority. Becket's death led to his martyrdom and eventual canonization by the Catholic Church.