(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). Synonyms: Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket, Thomas a Becket.
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Words linked to "St. Thomas a Becket" : Thomas a Becket, Roman Catholic Church, martyr, saint, archbishop, Western Church, Saint Thomas a Becket, becket, Roman Church, Roman Catholic, Church of Rome |
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