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Yes, he was murdered on December 29, 1170.

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In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?

Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.


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.


Did the king want thomas becket to die?

probally not


What date did thomas becket die?

The date of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket was 29 December 1170, at around 5 in the afternoon (monks were just beginning the Office of Vespers).


What would happen if Thomas Becket didn't die?

The church's would of united


Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?

Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."


When did thomas edward becket die?

Thomas Edward Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, died on December 29, 1170. He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II of England, amidst a conflict over church and state authority. Becket's death led to his martyrdom and eventual canonization by the Catholic Church.


How did Henry V11's Thomas's die?

Henry II had Thomas à Becket assassinated. Henry VIII executed Thomas More. I know of no Thomases associated with Henry VII.


When did William Becket die?

William Becket died in 1738.


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Welton Becket died in 1969.


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.


Why is becket a martyr?

Thomas Becket was a matyr because : 1 he had a chance to run away but didn't take it 2 as he was being slaughtered he didn't give in and kept on praying 3 he said that he would die for this Church to have freedom