CE 1170 - Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is put to death

In 1170, Thomas Becket was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by King Henry II of England.

He was charged with protecting the rights of the Church and its clergy, but he clashed with the King over issues of power and authority.

In 1163, Henry declared himself the ruler of the Church in England and demanded that Becket agree to his reforms, but Becket refused.

This led to a bitter conflict between the two, and in 1170, four knights loyal to the King entered Canterbury Cathedral and murdered Becket.

His death sparked an outcry of outrage, and he was quickly canonized as a saint by Pope Alexander III in 1173.

Henry was forced to publicly repent for Becket's death and do penance at Canterbury Cathedral.

Becket became a symbol of resistance to the power of the monarchy, and his death led to a strengthening of the Church's independence and authority.

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