Who was the Archbishop of Canterbury before Thomas Becket?
Thomas à Becket
Theobald of Bec
Lanfranc
Anselm of Canterbury
Answer
Theobald of Bec, a Norman prelate, served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1139 until his death in 1161. He was appointed by King Henry I and maintained a close relationship with the English monarchy throughout his tenure. Theobald played a significant role in reforming the English Church, enforcing clerical celibacy, and promoting the study of canon law.
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