Thomas Becket
Archbishop of Canterbury
Born on: December 21, 1119Died on: December 29, 1170
Aged: 51 years 8 days (612 months)
Gender: Male
Nationality: Kingdom of england
Birth Sign: Capricorn
Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, 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.
Becket is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
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