How is Canterbury Cathedral related to the story of Thomas à Becket?

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Dambrisco · Answer 1 · 2020-05-24T02:19:11+0000

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On the 29 December 1170, four knights, believing the king wanted Becket out of the way, confronted and murdered Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Becket was made a saint in 1173 and his shrine in Canterbury Cathedral became an important focus for pilgrimage.

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