Thomas Becket
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"Samuel Pisar similarly maintained (in a panel discussion broadcast over the French radio on 11 February 1973) that the first multinational organization was the Catholic Church and that the first clash between a nation state and such an organization involved Henry II, King of England , and Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury (of Murder in the Cathedral fame)"--Culture and Management: Selected Readings (1977) by Theodore D. Weinshall |
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Thomas Becket (also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London, and later Thomas à Becket; circa 1118 – 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II of England over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III.
