Thomas Becket is considered a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church. His shrine at Canterbury was the most important pilgrim destination in England, and Geoffrey Chaucer's book, the Canterbury Tales, was a fictional but contemporary portrayal of pilgrims and things they did on the road to Becket's shrine.
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Thomas Becket is the patron saint of:clergyExeter College, Oxford, EnglandPortsmouth, Englandsecular clergy
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
No, there are no known children according to the wikipedia article.
Thomas is not a patron of any countries but is the patron of:clergyExeter College, Oxford, EnglandPortsmouth, Englandsecular clergy
Thomas was canonized on February 21, 1173, by Pope Alexander III.
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
St. Thomas Becket
They are going to see the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket.
Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
Nothing! He was not given his patronages until long after he died.