What year was Thomas Becket canonised as a saint?
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In 1173, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was canonised as a saint. His canonisation followed his brutal murder in 1170 at Canterbury Cathedral, during a conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church. Becket's unwavering defense of the church's authority led to his martyrdom, and he became revered as a symbol of resistance against secular power.
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