Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Bishops

The 10 of Clubs
Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church. and was assassinated by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral.

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