What was Thomas Becket's position before becoming an archbishop?
Lord Chancellor
Knight
Priest
King's Advisor
Answer
The response "Lord Chancellor" is correct. Thomas Becket served as the Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry II from 1154 to 1162. In this role, he was the highest-ranking official in the English government, responsible for overseeing the administration of justice and acting as the king's chief advisor. Becket's tenure as Lord Chancellor was marked by his loyalty to the king and his efforts to reform the legal system.
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