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When did Thomas becket become king?
Thomas Beckett became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. He was never king. thomas becket never was king I don't know wher you got that from. but realy wher did you get thet from?
Who was Thomas à Becket?
Thomas à Becket (1118?-70) was archbishop of Canterbury, and is considered a saint by both the Roman Catholic church and the Church of England.He was the closest friend of Henry II who chose him to be Archbishop of Canterbury, apparently expecting him to put the interests of the king above those of the church. When this turned out not to happen, Henry and Becket grew increasingly frustrated with each other, and Becket came to the point of excommunicating the king. When Henry, who was sick in bed at the time, heard of this, he cried out in loud complaint, and his words (accounts differ on what they were) motivated four knights to ride to Canterbury to confront Becket. When Becket refused to go with them to see Henry, they assassinated him, cutting off the top of his skull, in the cathedral, while a service was going on.According to tradition, the monks at Canterbury did not like Becket because they had been suspicious of his relationship with the king. When they buried him, however, they found that he had been stitched into a hair shirt which he could not remove, and which was filled with vermin. They regarded this as an act of profound penance, and an indication of a very holy man. In short order, there were reports of miracles, and it was soon believed that Becket was a saint, as the Church later confirmed.The place where Becket was buried, at Canterbury Cathedral, soon became a destination for pilgrims who wished to venerate him, in fact the most important such site in Britain. And this was the destination of the pilgrims who traveled together and told their stories in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.So basicly he was a friend/sevent of henry the 2nd so he made thomas becket a archbishop. he ternd on henry but henry killed saint thomas becket archbishop of centabery. (thet was his full name)Thomas Becket was a servant for King Henry 2nd and become friends with Henry so Henry made him Chancellor then made him archbishop to help him rule the church but Becket turned on him, Henry killed him but made him a saint.Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.Hope that helps!
What did Canterbury become after the death of thomas becket?
After the death of Thomas Becket in 1170, Canterbury became a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from across Europe who sought to honor the martyred archbishop. His canonization in 1173 further solidified this status, as pilgrims flocked to the Canterbury Cathedral to pay their respects at Becket's shrine. The increased influx of pilgrims stimulated the local economy and contributed to the growth of the city. Canterbury thus transformed into a symbol of religious devotion and martyrdom during the medieval period.
Why did Thomas become archbishop?
Thomas became archbishop because of his close relationship and loyalty to King Henry II of England. He was appointed as archbishop of Canterbury in 1162, primarily because the king saw him as someone who would support his efforts to strengthen royal authority over the Church. However, Thomas later clashed with the king over the issue of Church autonomy and became a martyr after being assassinated in 1170.
What was the argument between becket and Henry?
well the argument between them was about Henry making thomas becket the archbishop of cantubury and Henry thought that if thomas was made archbishop then thomas would follow all of henrrys rules and would help Henry by taking money from the poor and making himself even richer but what he didnt no was that when he made thomas archbishop he would betray him and when thomas did become archbishop of Canterbury he decided to help his people not his king .Henry then got really mad with thomas and said "will there be no rid of this troublesome priest?" and that's when four knights overheard him and decided to get rid of him once and for all and that is how becket died
What did Henry II of England make Thomas Becket in 1154?
Henry II of England made Thomas Becket his Chancellor in 1154, soon after they met. Later, the King also made him Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. Born in London in 1117, he was assassinated in 1170 at age 52 in Canterbury. In 1174, he was canonized by Pope Alexander III, to become Saint Thomas Becket, patron of Exeter College, Oxford; Portsmouth; Arbroath Abbey; and secular clergy. See related links for additional information.
Why would pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury?
Pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury because he was a credit to them and he died for them so they prayed for him. Also because they thought he was a good person, so they worship God, at his shrine. That is so that they can become like Thomas Becket was, in order for them so that one day somebody can have the position that Becket had before he died.
How did thomas Beckett and henrythe 2 become friends?
When Henry became king he appointed Thomas Becket as his chancellor. Becket's job was an important one as it involved the distribution of royal charters, writs and letters. The king and Becket soon became close friends.
Why did Henry want becket to become archbishop?
To control the church courts
When did Thomas Becket leave the country to escape from getting killed by Henry?
Because Thomas senced danger because him and Henry had an argument after he made Thomas Archbishop of Canterbury, because Thomas wouldn't help change the church courts because he had become more religious.
Quote Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?
This infamous quote attributed to King Henry II of England in 1170 was interpreted by his knights as an order to assassinate Archbishop Thomas Becket, which they carried out. The phrase has since become a symbol of the unintended consequences of words spoken in a position of power.
What was the nature of the dispute between Henry II and Becket?
Henry II and Thomas Becket quarreled because they grew apart. Becket changed after he became Archbishop, and he stopped supporting Henry II. They also felt differently over the amount of power church courts should be given.
