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Thomas Becket
English archbishop and martyr, 1119/1120–1170.
The record
Thomas Becket was an English archbishop and martyr, 1119/1120–1170. Born on 21 December 1119 in Cheapside, Becket died on 29 December 1170 in Canterbury Cathedral at the age of 51.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury (1162–1170) and Lord Chancellor. Becket studied at University of Bologna.
With a Wikipedia article in 68 languages, Thomas Becket is No. 3,026 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 21 December 1119, Cheapside
- Died
- 29 December 1170, Canterbury Cathedral (aged 51)
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Theologian, judge, Catholic priest
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- University of Bologna
- Languages
- Anglo-Norman, Latin, Middle English, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 68
Did you know
43
Was 43 when first roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury (1162).
51
Lived to 51.
21 Dec
Shares a birthday with Benjamin Disraeli and Hu Jintao.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Cheapside, with John Milton.
68
Has a Wikipedia article in 68 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1162–1170Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury
- —Lord Chancellor
Connections
Thomas Becket
- FatherGilbert Becket
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