Thomas Becket served as Archbishop of Canterbury during which century?
12th Century
14th Century
10th Century
16th Century
Answer
The answer is the 12th century. Thomas Becket's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury spanned from 1162 to 1170, a period marked by his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church. His assassination in 1170 at Canterbury Cathedral elevated him to sainthood and made Canterbury a significant pilgrimage site.
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