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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.
What was Thomas Becket's mother called?
it was called makyle and his mum was called lillie......
What is the name of a turbulent priest Thomas?
a Becket
Famous medieval priest?
Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas Becket
What did Henry II say out loud about thomas becket?
Who will rid me of this turbulent priest.
What were the names of thomas Becketts children?
yes he had two children (one newborn and one todler)
Who were Saint Thomas Becket's children?
Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Did Saint Thomas Becket have kids?
Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Who wanted Thomas Becket dead?
Nobody actually knows but after a fight with Thomas Becket, the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest' 6 guards took this as an order to kill him so they went and killed him. It is not known whether the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest' out of a fit of rage or whether he really wanted him dead!
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
