-Saint Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury and was also known at Saint Thomas of Canterbury.
-According to a contemporary writer, Thomas Becket was the son of a London sheriff, Gilbert Becket.
-Thomas served King Henry in war with a company of seven hundred knights. Wearing armor like any other fighting man, he led assaults and engaged in single combat.
-He was murdered in his cathedral on December 29, 1170.
-Saint Thomas Becket was murdered for disobeying the king and is considered a martyr today.
