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Thomas Becket
He was Henry II's closest friend and most trusted official until Henry made him Archbishop of Canterbury — and then he became the king's most implacable enemy.
1119–1170
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A conflict between loyalty and conscience
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1119
Merchant family roots
Thomas Becket was born to a wealthy merchant family in London, giving him access to education and connections that shaped his early ambitions.
