Which archbishop was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Thomas Becket
- Step 1: Thomas Becket was killed after a quarrel with Henry II. Step 2. His shrine became a pilgrimage site. Answer: Thomas Becket. Why not the others: Cranmer was burned in 1556, and the others were not murdered.
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