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Becket, Thomas a
1120 - Born in London is a English prelate and saint.
1162-1170 - Became Archbishop of Canterbury.
1164 - Assembly at Clarendon Palace in which he presented his demands in sixteen constitutions.
1170 - On Tuesday, 29th of December Becket was murdered inside Canterbury Cathedral.
1173 - He was Canonized by Pope Alexander.
Feast day December 29
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