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Q: Was Henry II responsible for Thomas Becket?
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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.


Why did King Henry II get angry with Thomas Becket?

King Henry II got angry because Thomas Becket betrayed him by kicking out all the loyal people in the church of England and also kicked out the Archbishop of York. So king Henry II sent out knights to search and to kill Thomas Becket. Then King Henry II tried to stop the nights but it was too late. So that is why King Henry II got angry with Thomas Becket.


Who instituted the constitutions of clarendon?

Henry II to Thomas Becket


Who was executed by Henry II?

Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.


Why did Henry ask the archbishop of york to crown his son not Becket?

it was because Thomas Becket an Henry II had an argument( not sure when) and Henry II then decided that he had enough and mad the Archbishop of York do the honour when actually it was supposed to be Thomas Becket (the Archbishop of Canterbury's) job.


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.


How old was Thomas Becket when he met King Henry II?

about 34


Why was Thomas Becket punished?

Henry II hated him for not lettin him rule


What was thomas becket before he became archbishop?

he was a friend to henry II!


How did becoming archbishop change Thomas Becket's life?

Henry II and Thomas Becket fell out. (IDK what that means, but it was on a historical paper...)


Why did Henry II fall out with thomas becket?

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.


Who were all the suspects for Thomas Becket's death?

King Henry II was the untimate person responsible for the death of Thomas. He would have been the person to order, or approve, his execution.