Before entering royal service, what was Becket's occupation?
Merchant
Clerk
Soldier
Monk
Answer
Becket, prior to his royal service, was a clerk, an individual proficient in reading, writing, and record-keeping. Clerks held positions of importance in medieval society, serving as administrators, scribes, and legal professionals. Becket's education and skills in this field laid the foundation for his later success and influence in the royal court and beyond.
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