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An English bishop of the twelfth century. Becket was archbishop of Canterbury and thus leader of the Christian Church in England. He defended church interests against interference by the king. Four of the king’s men, thinking that the king wanted Becket put to death, went to Becket’s cathedral (see also cathedral) and murdered him.
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Thomas Becket. Archbishop of Canterbury.