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The people thought that Thomas Becket was a traitor because he didnt agree with the kings view of the church. so people thought he was a traitor because he used to be good friends with King Henry II and now they think he is being disloyal to him which they thought meant he was a traitor. Thomas Becket was not a traitor though.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agono, he was only reacting to henrys anger and silly mistakes
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∙ 15y agono one can be positive on that point but historians are pretty sure that he didn't.
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∙ 12y agosort of because he argued with king Henry and he didn`t stop the guards when thet wanted to murder him. but king Henry wanted him dead so the guards had to kill him anyway
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What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
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....."
Why was Thomas becket called Thomas a becket?
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
Did Thomas Becket destroy castle?
No, Becket was not a soldier and he did not destroy anything.
What connection does Canterbury cathedral have to thomas becket?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury. His connection was that he was the Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral.
Did the king want thomas becket to die?
probally not
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.
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
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 did thomas becket want to punish?
Thomas Becket wanted to punish King Henry II of England for trying to increase his own power by taking power away from the Church.
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
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....."
Why was Thomas becket called Thomas a becket?
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
