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Died - 29th December 1170 - Murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. Thomas Becket was born in Normandy. His parents were quite rich and gave Thomas a good education. After completing his education he gained a position with Theobald, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Story Twenty nine people that represent all aspects of Medieval society go on a pilgrimage to the cathedral at Canterbury in southeast England. The cathedral at Canterbury is the main cathedral of the Church of England. The shrine to the martyr Saint Thomas a Becket is located at this cathedral. The story format Chaucerâs characters are going to pay respects to this shrine as a part of a religious pilgrimage. They all meet at a tavern to begin their journey. Saint Thomas a Becket was the archbishop of Canterbury, and in 1170 he was martyred by some knights of the king of England, Henry II, who was overheard complaining about Becketâs loyalty to the church at Rome over his loyalty to his king.