EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

Thomas Becket: From Friend to Martyr

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

Explore the rise of Thomas Becket from a loyal court clerk to archbishop and his clash with Henry II over ecclesiastical authority. Hear how the Constitutions of Clarendon sparked a power struggle that culminated in Becket’s murder and the enduring conflict between royal prerogative and church independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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