How long did Thomas Becket serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury?
15 years
5 years
8 years
12 years
Answer
Serving as the Archbishop of Canterbury for 8 years, Thomas Becket's tenure was marked by conflicts with King Henry II, particularly over the extent of ecclesiastical authority. His assassination in 1170, at the hands of knights loyal to the king, further strained their relationship and led to Becket's veneration as a martyr and saint.
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