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Martyrdom of Thomas à Becket |
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| Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas à Becket was murdered by Henry II’s men in 1170. Thus, Becket became a martyr and was canonized by Pope Alexander III in 1173. Canterbury became one of the most popular shrines in Europe, until it was destroyed by Henry VIII during the Reformation. | ||||||
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| Becket, Thomas à; Medieval Britain | ||||||
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