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Thomas Becket
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Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, was an English cleric and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then as Ar
Thomas Becket from the Collectio Epistolarum Sancti Thome Cantuariensis, c. 1180
Thomas Becket from the Collectio Epistolarum Sancti Thome Cantuariensis, c. 1180
Plaque marking Becket's birthplace on Cheapside in London
Plaque marking Becket's birthplace on Cheapside in London
14th-century depiction of Becket at centre with King Henry II at left
14th-century depiction of Becket at centre with King Henry II at left
A Seal of the Abbot of Arbroath, showing the murder of Becket. Arbroath Abbey was founded 8 years after the death of St Thomas and dedicated to him; i
A Seal of the Abbot of Arbroath, showing the murder of Becket. Arbroath Abbey was founded 8 years after the death of St Thomas and dedicated to him; it became the wealthiest abbey in Scotland.
Henry II of England
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Henry II was King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189. During his reign he controlled England, limited parts of Wales and Ireland, and much of France, an area that was later called the Angevi
Thomas Becket
…as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170. He is known for his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king. Becket is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church…
Henry II of England
The great seal of Empress Matilda
The great seal of Empress Matilda
The capture of Montsoreau Castle, next to the River Loire, in 1152 marked the end of the revolt organised by Geoffrey against his brother.
The capture of Montsoreau Castle, next to the River Loire, in 1152 marked the end of the revolt organised by Geoffrey against his brother.
14th-century depiction of Henry and Eleanor holding court
14th-century depiction of Henry and Eleanor holding court
Edward Frank Gillett's depiction of the Battle of Ewloe where Henry's much larger army is trapped by Welsh forces
Edward Frank Gillett's depiction of the Battle of Ewloe where Henry's much larger army is trapped by Welsh forces