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Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170
Thomas Becket (/ˈbɛkɪt/ ), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December
Thomas_Becket
Theater play by Jean Anouilh
being considered for merging. › Becket or The Honour of God (French: Becket ou l'honneur de Dieu), often shortened to Becket, is a 1959 stage play written
Becket
Topics referred to by the same term
becket in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Becket is a play about Thomas Becket, written in French by Jean Anouilh. Becket may also refer to: Becket (Tennyson
Becket_(disambiguation)
1964 film by Peter Glenville
Becket is a 1964 British historical drama film about the historic, tumultuous relationship between Henry II of England and his friend-turned-bishop Thomas
Becket_(1964_film)
Type of knot
A becket hitch, including the double becket or figure-of-eight becket hitch, is any hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e. on a becket. A becket hitch
Becket_hitch
King of England from 1154 to 1189
former friend Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. This controversy lasted for much of the 1160s and resulted in Becket's murder in 1170. Soon
Henry_II_of_England
12th-century dispute between Thomas Becket and Henry II of England
The Becket controversy or Becket dispute was the quarrel between Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England from 1163 to 1170
Becket_controversy
Defunct American architectural firm
Wurdeman & Becket was an architectural firm, a partnership of Walter Wurdeman, Welton Becket and Charles F. Plummer. The Moderne Pan-Pacific Auditorium
Wurdeman_&_Becket
2026 black comedy film
$15 million. On death row for murder, Becket Redfellow speaks with a priest on how he ended up in prison. Becket is raised by his single mother, Mary,
How_to_Make_a_Killing
U.S. nonprofit organization
Becket, also known as the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, is a non-profit public interest law firm based in Washington, D.C., with a mission to "protect
Becket_(law_firm)
American architect (1902–1969)
Welton David Becket (August 8, 1902 – January 16, 1969) was an American modern architect who designed many buildings in Los Angeles. Becket was born in
Welton_Becket
Academy in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England
The Becket School is a co-educational secondary Catholic school with academy status in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, England. It was formed in 1976
The_Becket_School
Town in Massachusetts, United States
Becket is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population
Becket,_Massachusetts
American architectural practice
Ellerbe Becket was an American Minneapolis, Minnesota-based architectural, engineering, interior design and construction firm until 2009, when it was acquired
Ellerbe_Becket
Irish novelist and playwright (1906–1989)
Samuel Barclay Beckett (/ˈbɛkɪt/ ; 13 April 1906 – 22 December 1989) was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and literary critic. Writing in both English
Samuel_Beckett
American painter
Marta Becket (born Martha Beckett, August 9, 1924 – January 30, 2017) was an American actress, dancer, choreographer and painter. She performed for more
Marta_Becket
Library in Becket, Massachusetts
The Becket Athenaeum, also known as Becket & Washington’s Community Library, is a historic institution in Becket, Massachusetts. The library is housed
Becket_Athenaeum
Story collection by Geoffrey Chaucer
from London to Canterbury in order to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The Canterbury Tales are widely regarded as Chaucer's
The_Canterbury_Tales
Topics referred to by the same term
Becket Church may refer to many churches in the United Kingdom, named for Saint Thomas of Canterbury, also known as Thomas Becket or Thomas à Becket,
St_Thomas_à_Becket_Church
12th-century English monk and bishop
Barlow Thomas Becket pp. 124–125 Barlow Thomas Becket pp. 137–138 Barlow Thomas Becket p. 43 Barlow Thomas Becket p. 140 Barlow Thomas Becket pp. 147–148
Gilbert_Foliot
Reliquaries of Saint Thomas Becket were produced by the Limoges enamellists in the 1200s to house relics of Thomas Becket. France Musée d'art Roger-Quilliot
Reliquaries of Saint Thomas Becket
Reliquaries_of_Saint_Thomas_Becket
British educator (1877–1952)
Edith Mary Becket (4 June 1877 – 1952) was a lecturer in Education at University College Nottingham who wrote the first institutional history of the University
Edith_Becket
American journalist (born 1936)
James Becket (born October 5, 1936) is an American writer and filmmaker who currently uses documentary film to address issues of social justice and the
James_Becket
Church in Kent, England
extensions to accommodate the flow of pilgrims visiting the shrine of Thomas Becket, the archbishop who was murdered in the cathedral in 1170. The Norman nave
Canterbury_Cathedral
12th-century reliquary
The Becket Casket is a reliquary made in about 1180–90 in Limoges, France, and depicts one of the most infamous events in English history, the murder of
Becket_Casket
1170 quote prompting Thomas Becket's killing
a quote attributed to Henry II of England preceding the death of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. While the quote was not expressed
Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?
Will_no_one_rid_me_of_this_turbulent_priest?
Mexican-American actor (1915–2001)
the Broadway plays A Streetcar Named Desire (replacing Marlon Brando), Becket (earning a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play), and Zorba (reprising
Anthony_Quinn
English administrator
Thomas Becket. In the 1170s, he wrote a long biography of Thomas Becket – the Vita Sancti Thomae (Life of St. Thomas). Fitzstephen had been Becket's personal
William_Fitzstephen
American artist
Jasmine Becket-Griffith (born June 4, 1979) is a freelance artist who specializes in fairy, fantasy, and gothic artwork. Her preferred medium is acrylic
Jasmine_Becket-Griffith
Garment belonging to Thomas Becket
The Fermo chasuble of St. Thomas Becket is a garment belonging to Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. On display
Fermo chasuble of St. Thomas Becket
Fermo_chasuble_of_St._Thomas_Becket
School in Liverpool, Merseyside, England
St Thomas Becket Catholic High School was a Roman Catholic secondary school located in the Huyton area of Liverpool. In its final year, the school had
St Thomas Becket Catholic High School
St_Thomas_Becket_Catholic_High_School
Topics referred to by the same term
Becket or à Becket (1119/20–1170) was a murdered Archbishop of Canterbury, Roman Catholic and Anglican saint and martyr. Thomas à Beckett or Becket may
Thomas à Beckett (disambiguation)
Thomas_à_Beckett_(disambiguation)
Church in Kent, England
The Church of St Thomas Becket is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Capel, Kent, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Capel
Church_of_St_Thomas_à_Becket,_Capel
Town and borough in West Sussex, England
Worthing (/ˈwɜːrðɪŋ/ WUR-dhing) is a seaside town and borough in West Sussex, England, at the foot of the South Downs, 11 miles (18 km) west of Brighton
Worthing
Play by T. S. Eliot
the same year). The play portrays the assassination of Archbishop Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral during the reign of Henry II in 1170. Eliot drew
Murder_in_the_Cathedral
Archbishop of York from 1154 to 1181
to 1181. Born in Normandy, he preceded Thomas Becket as Archdeacon of Canterbury, and together with Becket served Theobald of Bec while Theobald was Archbishop
Roger_de_Pont_L'Évêque
2009 video game
conclusion of the original F.E.A.R., with the player controlling Michael Becket, a Delta Force sergeant. Sent to take the president of Armacham Technology
F.E.A.R._2:_Project_Origin
British politician (born 1943)
Margaret Mary Beckett, Baroness Beckett (née Jackson; born 15 January 1943), is a British politician who was the United Kingdom's first female Foreign
Margaret_Beckett
Type of knot
sheet bend; in most cases, however, a single sheet bend should suffice. The becket hitch is another structurally similar knot. As a bend, its advantages lie
Sheet_bend
East end of Canterbury Cathedral
a shrine for the relics of the martyred Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket. The shrine became one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in England.
Trinity_Chapel
12th-century Anglo-Norman nobleman and assassin of Thomas Becket
Reginald Fitzurse (1145–1173) was one of the four knights who murdered Thomas Becket in 1170. His name is derived from Fitz, the Anglo-Norman French term meaning
Reginald_Fitzurse
1774 British ruling about copyright
Donaldson v Becket (1774) 2 Brown's Parl. Cases (2d ed.) 129, 1 Eng. Rep. 837; 4 Burr. 2408, 98 Eng. Rep. 257; 17 Cobbett's Parl. Hist. 953 is the ruling
Donaldson_v_Becket
Summer camps for children in Western Massachusetts
The Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA offers overnight and day camp experiences in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The three camps - Camp Becket for
Becket-Chimney_Corners_YMCA
American keyboardist and record producer (1943–2009)
Barry Edward Beckett (February 4, 1943 – June 10, 2009) was an American keyboardist, session musician, record producer, and studio founder. He is best
Barry_Beckett
American non-profit executive, founder of Becket (law firm)
and president emeritus of Becket, a non-profit, public interest law firm that represents persons of all faiths. The Becket Fund is well known for successfully
Kevin_Hasson
Academy in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England
Thomas Becket Catholic School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located in Northampton, United Kingdom. The school was founded as Thomas Becket Roman
Thomas_Becket_Catholic_School
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1173 to 1184
Thomas Becket immediately before Becket's death, Richard arranged for Becket to be buried in Canterbury Cathedral and eventually succeeded Becket at Canterbury
Richard_of_Dover
12th-century English monk and writer
(floruit 1170–1177) was a medieval English monk and biographer of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury murdered in December 1170. He was present
William_of_Canterbury
American architect
George Becket (November 2, 1928 - December 7, 2017) was an American architect. He was the president, and later chairman and CEO of Welton Becket and Associates
MacDonald_Becket
Church
Thomas à Becket Church is a parish church of Widcombe in Bath, Somerset southwest England, and is one of a number of churches named after Thomas Becket. It
St Thomas à Becket Church, Widcombe
St_Thomas_à_Becket_Church,_Widcombe
Church near Fairfield, Kent
The Church of St Thomas à Becket is a parish church near the village of Fairfield, Kent, England. Standing in open marshland and accessible only by footpath
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Fairfield
Church_of_St_Thomas_à_Becket,_Fairfield
American human rights advocate and diplomat
nonprofit executive, and diplomat who served as the executive director of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty before being appointed in 2016 by Speaker of
Kristina_Arriaga
Member of the Parliament of England
John Becket (died 1416) was a grocer and merchant, and the member of the Parliament of England for Salisbury for the parliaments of 1407 and April and
John_Becket
Historic building and cultural center in eastern Inyo County, California
County, California near Death Valley National Park. Resident artist Marta Becket staged dance and mime shows there from the late 1960s until her final show
Amargosa Opera House and Hotel
Amargosa_Opera_House_and_Hotel
French Roman Catholic saint
hermit and friend of Thomas Becket. Living the life of a hermit in Tours, France, before being ordained a deacon by Thomas Becket, and subsequently accompanied
Aventinus_of_Tours
Free school in Brentwood, Essex, England
Becket Keys Church of England School is a free school established in Brentwood, Essex, England in 2012. It was the first Church of England secondary school
Becket Keys Church of England School
Becket_Keys_Church_of_England_School
Relationship between the Catholic Church and European states (5th-15th centuries)
freedoms. The Becket dispute revolved around the Constitutions of Clarendon, a document which Becket and the Pope largely condemned. Becket eventually fled
Church and state in medieval Europe
Church_and_state_in_medieval_Europe
Topics referred to by the same term
Thomas Becket School may refer to one of the following British schools named after St Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Catholic School, a secondary school
Thomas_Becket_School
English and Irish actor (1932–2013)
(1962). He was further Oscar-nominated for playing King Henry II in both Becket (1964) and The Lion in Winter (1968), a public school teacher in Goodbye
Peter_O'Toole
King of England from 1399 to 1413
of Trinity Chapel and directly adjacent to the shrine of St Thomas Becket. Becket's cult was then still thriving, as evidenced in the monastic accounts
Henry_IV_of_England
Ivorian footballer (born 2003)
Becket Fabrice-Martial Godo (born 14 March 2003), known as Martial Godo, is a professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Ligue 1 club Strasbourg
Martial_Godo
Andean record-keeping system using knotted cords
Uni Hitches Adjustable grip Anchor bend Axle Bachmann Bale sling Barrel Becket Blackwall Blake's Boom Buntline Cat's paw Clove Cow Distel Double overhand
Quipu
American painter
from their last name and adopted "a’ Becket," aligning themselves with the Medieval Catholic martyr St Thomas a’ Becket". She was among the first American
Maria_a'Becket
Monastic witness to the murder of Thomas Becket
Grim was with Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. He stood by Becket during Becket's altercation with the knights. He attempted to protect Becket from their
Edward_Grim
Annual awards for cinematic achievements
Johnny Belinda A Streetcar Named Desire On the Waterfront My Fair Lady Becket Oliver! Reds Dances With Wolves Schindler's List The English Patient Gladiator
Academy_Awards
Church in Wiltshire, England
Becket is the Church of England parish church of Box, Wiltshire, in south-west England. It is one of a number of churches named after Thomas Becket following
Church of St Thomas à Becket, Box
Church_of_St_Thomas_à_Becket,_Box
Herbert of Bosham was a twelfth-century English biographer of Thomas Becket who held a foremost place among the scholars in Thomas's household. His date
Herbert_of_Bosham
English surgeon and antiquary (1684–1738)
William Becket (1684–1738) was an English surgeon and antiquary. Becket was born at Abingdon, Berkshire. In the early years of the eighteenth century
William_Becket
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Trump appears poised to cash in from his presidency in new ways". CNN. Becket, Stefan; Manthey, Grace; Ingram, Julia (June 15, 2026). "Explore Trump's
Donald_Trump
Chapel in Cornwall, United Kingdom
The ruins of a medieval chapel dedicated to St. Thomas Becket are located within the grounds of St Petroc's Church in Bodmin, Cornwall. This chapel, now
St Thomas Becket chapel, Bodmin
St_Thomas_Becket_chapel,_Bodmin
12th-century English theologian and Bishop of Hereford
Pope Alexander III and Thomas Becket. Following his consecration, Robert became involved in the dispute between Becket and the king, during which he generally
Robert_of_Melun
12th-century Anglo-Norman nobleman
Brito (fl. 1170) was one of the four knights who in 1170 murdered Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. Roger Brito is listed in the Domesday Book of
Richard_le_Breton
Theatre in Los Angeles, US
739-seat thrust stage at the Los Angeles Music Center designed by Welton Becket and Associates on the Bunker Hill section of downtown Los Angeles. Named
Mark_Taper_Forum
U.S. state
Clark Art Institute. An outdoor dance performance at Jacob's Pillow in Becket. The USS Constitution fires a salute during its annual Fourth of July turnaround
Massachusetts
Anglican church in Canterbury, Kent
church architect Ewan Christian. Its association with the deaths of Thomas Becket and Thomas More make it a place of pilgrimage. Dunstan was Archbishop of
St._Dunstan's,_Canterbury
1980 film by Joe Camp
calendar entry on Bart's desk, noting Becket's birthday and a street address. When Jackie notices the entry, she wishes Becket a happy birthday. However, he says
Oh!_Heavenly_Dog
Church in Somerset, England
St Thomas à Becket is the Anglican parish church for the ancient village of South Cadbury in Somerset and is dedicated to Thomas Becket. Today it is
Church of St Thomas à Becket, South Cadbury
Church_of_St_Thomas_à_Becket,_South_Cadbury
American gridiron football player (1930–1956)
Melvin Howard Becket (1929 – December 9, 1956) was an American college football and professional Canadian football player, and was one of 62 people who
Mel_Becket
Historical play (1884)
› Becket is an 1884 historical play by the British writer Alfred, Lord Tennyson, inspired by the murder of Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket by
Becket_(Tennyson_play)
French actress (born 1942)
French and German productions, but had roles in both Peter Glenville's Becket and Sam Peckinpah's Cross of Iron and its sequel Breakthrough. Claude Marie
Véronique_Vendell
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Becket Center Historic District is a historic district encompassing the historic early center of Becket, Massachusetts. Centered at the junction of Massachusetts
Becket Center Historic District
Becket_Center_Historic_District
12th-century Anglo-Norman nobleman and assassin of Thomas Becket
late 12th century. He is chiefly famous as one of the assassins of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury in 1170. He held the title Lord of Westmorland
Hugh de Morville, Lord of Westmorland
Hugh_de_Morville,_Lord_of_Westmorland
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
in Lords". Oxford Mail. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024. Becket, Adam (21 November 2017). "Who is Philip May? Theresa May's husband and
Theresa_May
2000 film
Who did Kill Thomas Becket in 1170? is a 2000 Channel 4 documentary concerning the murder of Thomas Becket, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162
Who_Killed_Thomas_Becket?
Star Trek: Lower Decks is an American adult animated television series created by Mike McMahan for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the ninth series
List of Star Trek: Lower Decks characters
List_of_Star_Trek:_Lower_Decks_characters
Angevin royal dynasty that ruled England in the Middle Ages
knights killed Becket in Canterbury Cathedral after Becket resisted a failed arrest attempt. Henry was widely considered complicit in Becket's death throughout
House_of_Plantagenet
12th-century Anglo-Norman nobleman
duties for the king. During the Becket controversy (lasting until Becket's death in 1170) between King Henry and Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury
Ranulf_de_Broc
Welsh actor (1925–1984)
nominated for his performances in My Cousin Rachel (1952), The Robe (1953), Becket (1964), The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965), Who's Afraid of Virginia
Richard_Burton
Samuel Becket Boyd II (March 20, 1865 – March 29, 1929) was an American firefighter. He was the fire chief of Knoxville, Tennessee, who died in the line
Samuel_Becket_Boyd_II
Church in Somerset, England
St Thomas à Becket Church in Pensford, Somerset in southwest England, dates from the 14th century and was active in 1341, although only the tower remains
St Thomas à Becket Church, Pensford
St_Thomas_à_Becket_Church,_Pensford
1982 song by Indeep
group Indeep. It was released as a single in 1982 by Sound of New York and Becket Records. It features vocals from Réjane "Reggie" Magloire and Rose Marie
Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life
Last_Night_a_D.J._Saved_My_Life
American disability rights court case
Paralyzed Veterans of America v. Ellerbe Becket Architects and Engineers (PVA 1996) was one of the first major Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits
Paralyzed Veterans of America v. Ellerbe Becket Architects and Engineers
Paralyzed_Veterans_of_America_v._Ellerbe_Becket_Architects_and_Engineers
John C. Becket (May 14, 1810 - September 5, 1879) was a Scottish born printer who practiced his craft in Montreal after 1832. Becket, who was born in Kilwinning
John_C._Becket
2009 American film
The Skeptic (also known as: The Haunting of Bryan Becket) is a 2009 American suspense thriller film written and directed by Tennyson Bardwell. Starring
The_Skeptic_(film)
"Biden defeats Trump to win White House, NBC News projects". NBC News. Becket, Stefan; et al. (November 7, 2020). "Biden wins White House after taking
2020 United States presidential election
2020_United_States_presidential_election
American actor (born 1944)
debut at the St. James Theatre as Henry's younger son in Jean Anouilh's Becket with Laurence Olivier in the title role and Anthony Quinn as his character's
Kit_Culkin
English bishop, Archbishop of Canterbury-elect (died in 1191)
Corbeil. After Reginald angered Becket while attempting to help negotiate a settlement between Becket and the king, Becket called him "that offspring of
Reginald_Fitz_Jocelin
Award ceremony for films of 1964
time in Oscar history that three films received 12 or more nominations: Becket and My Fair Lady each received 12, while Mary Poppins received 13. Also
37th_Academy_Awards
Junior King of England from 1170 to 1183
the numerical succession of kings of England. According to one of Thomas Becket's correspondents, Henry was knighted by his father before the coronation
Henry_the_Young_King
Inflammatory disorder
Behçet's disease or Behçet's syndrome (/bɛˈtʃɛt/; BD; sometimes written Behcet) is a type of inflammatory disorder which affects multiple parts of the
Behçet's_disease
BECKET
BECKET
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a diminutive of Beck 3 or, more rarely, of Beck 1.English : habitational name from places called Beckett in Berkshire and Devon. The former is named with Old English bēo ‘bee’ + cot ‘cottage’, ‘shelter’; the latter has as its first element the Old English personal name Bicca.Possibly an Americanized spelling of French Béquet (see Bequette).
Surname or Lastname
English and Irish
English and Irish : variant spelling of Beckett.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Irish
Beehive; Bee Cottage
BECKET
BECKET
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Arsenal; Treasure House
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sampriya | ஸமà¯à®ªà¯à®°à¯€à®¯à®¾
Completely pleased, Satisfied
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Gaelic, Irish
A Combination of Initials K and C; Alert; Vigorous; Watchful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Light
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Victorious; Winner
Boy/Male
Muslim
Signal, Guidance, Guiding hand
Girl/Female
Tamil
Summit of a mountain
Biblical
things to be especially observed
Girl/Female
American, British, English, French
Cheerful; Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest
BECKET
BECKET
BECKET
BECKET
BECKET
n.
A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope / metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope.
n.
A city in England, giving its name various articles. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury (primate of all England), and contains the shrine of Thomas a Becket, to which pilgrimages were formerly made.
v. t.
To declare (a deceased person) a saint; to put in the catalogue of saints; as, Thomas a Becket was canonized.
n.
A spade for digging turf.