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Four knights stormed into Caterbury Cathedral where Becket was praying. At first they did not attempt to kill him although that was the end result. One of the knights struck him, cutting off the top of his head. Blood and brains went everywere and after they had literally slaughtered him his body was almost unrecognisable.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThomas Becket was initially the Chancellor of Henry II. Henry got the Pope to make Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury, although he had never been ordained. With his new title, Becket changed in personality, challenging the king in numerous power plays. Henry is said to have utter an expression in frustration similar to 'Who will rid me of this priest?' One of Henry's knights is said to have taken a casual phrase seriously and killed Becket. Becket was made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
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∙ 12y agoHe was killed in Canterbury Cathedral.
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∙ 12y agoMultiple sword blows to the head.
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Who was assassinated by Hugh de Merville William de Tracy Reginald Fizhurse and Richard le Breton in 1170?
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
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.
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.
Who was murdered in his cathedral in Canterbury England in 1170?
St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was martyred in his Cathedral. You can read the entire account here:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=12
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.
Who was assassinated by Hugh de Merville William de Tracy Reginald Fizhurse and Richard le Breton in 1170?
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
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.
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.
Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
Where was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London around 1118
How did thomas becket trust in god?
Thomas Becket trusted in god because jjfnurjgf
