The Life of Thomas Becket, Chancellor and Archbishop.

Printed: 1967

Publisher: Folio Society. London

Dimensions 17 × 26 × 2.5 cm
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Language: English

Size (cminches): 17 x 26 x 2.5

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In a fitted box. Red calf spine with gilt title and heraldic emblems. Wood pattern boards.

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Thomas Becket  also known as Saint Thomas of CanterburyThomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III.

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