They were best friends prior to Becket's elevation as Archbishop of Canterbury. However, when Henry began to override his power as King and to run roughshod over the church, Becket opposed him, leading to his assassination. read more
They were best friends prior to Becket’s elevation as Archbishop of Canterbury. However, when Henry began to override his power as King and to run roughshod over the church, Becket opposed him, leading to his assassination. read more
King Henry II and Thomas Becket In 1145, Thomas went to work for the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Theobald. The offices of the Archbishop were rich and powerful and through his offices as confidant to the Archbishop, Thomas was awarded the archdeaconry of Canterbury. read more