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∙ 12y agobecause Henry was jealous about thomas being archbishop of Canterbury
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∙ 13y agoHenry was angry with Thomas Becket because Becket had just betrayed him by expelling all of the bishops that stood by Henry the II (without Henry's permission)
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Was thomas becket gay?
no he just loved god. King Henry was gay and was angry that Thomas could not be gay and love him.
Why does Thomas becket and the king fall out?
Thomas becket fell out with Henry II because Henry chose thomas to be arch bishop because he wanted the church on his side. But it all went wrong for him. thomas went to the church's side and forgot all about Henry. that made Henry angry.
What happened to King Henry after Thomas Becket was killed?
he died
What did Thomas a Becket die of?
Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
Who murdered Thomas Becket and why?
king the second murdered Thomas Becket because he didnt support the king
Who is Tomas a becket?
Thomas Becket, also known as Thomas à Becket, was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. He clashed with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church. Becket was ultimately murdered by followers of the King, which led to his sainthood and the veneration of his memory as a martyr.
How were Henry ll and Thomas Becket similar?
Henry II and Thomas Becket were both powerful, Henry as a king and Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury. They were both trying to consolidate or maintain the power of their organizations. And they were both very stubborn.
Who was king at the time of thomas becket?
Thomas Becket opposed King Henry II of England over questions relating to the relative importance of the Church and the Monarchy.
Who was most responsible for Thomas Becket's death?
Thomas was murdered by followers of King Henry II after the King hinted broadly that he wanted Becket removed from his life.
How old was Thomas Becket when he met King Henry II?
about 34
Did King Henry II want Thomas Becket to die?
Probably not. Henry II clearly regretted the death of Becket. He was very angry at Becket at the time of Becket's death, but he was also very ill, and we have no precise record of what he said about Becket at the time.
Who was King Henry 2nd archbishop?
Henry 2nd had 3 different archbishops during his reign as king of England.These where Theobald, Thomas Becket and later Richard of dover. Most people remember Thomas Becket
