What title is commonly associated with Thomas Becket after his death?
Saint
Bishop
Monk
Earl
Answer
Saint Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was canonized as a saint by Pope Alexander III in 1173, just three years after his violent death in Canterbury Cathedral. His martyrdom for defending the rights of the Church against the encroachment of the monarchy elevated his status in the Catholic Church, leading to the widespread veneration of Saint Thomas Becket.
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