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Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170 He went against the king He was cannonized
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∙ 12y agoHe got killed by the king and when he died then Harold godwinson became king.
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Famous medieval priest?
Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas Becket
Was thomas becket gay?
no he just loved god. King Henry was gay and was angry that Thomas could not be gay and love him.
How did Thomas Becket change history?
He changed history by basically being loved because after his death the public were extremely angry at the four knights and king Henry. Also Henry was so sorry that he ordered the church to whip him whilst he lent against Thomas Becket's tomb to show his respect. I hope that answers your question.
How was Thomas Becket killed by Edward Grimm?
Thomas Becket was murdered by Reginald Fitzurse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard Brito. Grim was a monk who witnessed the murder and was himself injured. He wrote an account of the murder. Note: The name of the last knight above should be Richard le Breton. He was an ancestor of Lilly Langtry whose maiden name was le Breton.
Shrines in the Middle Ages?
The tomb of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral Walsingham in Norfolk (A glass vial that supposedly contained the breast milk of the Virgin Mary) St. Winifred's Well Lindisfarne Glastonbury Bromholm St. Albans A cave in Palestine that supposedly contained the beds of Adam and Eve
How is Canterbury Cathedral related to the story of Thomas à Becket?
Becket lived near Canterbury Cathedral.
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.
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
What date did Thomas Becket become archbishop of Canterbury?
Thomas Becket became Archbishop formally on June 3, 1162. There is a link below to an article on Thomas Becket.
Did Thomas Becket have a middle name?
Yes, Thomas Becket's middle name was in fact Edward.
