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What position has Thomas held in the past in Murder in the Cathedral?
In the past, Thomas Becket held the position of Chancellor to the King of England before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury.
What happened before Thomas Becket was killed?
Before Thomas Becket was killed, there was a long-standing conflict between him and King Henry II of England. Becket had previously served as Henry's chancellor but had a falling out with the king over the issue of royal authority versus ecclesiastical independence. This led to tensions and ultimately culminated in Becket's murder by knights who believed they were following the king's wishes.
What did thomas becket say before he died?
i am am sorry for what i have done
Did Thomas Becket deserve to be a saint?
Canterbury Cathedral was important to Thomas Becket because as soon as he became archbishop, he had to respect the cathedral and he had to represent it in a way that he knew everything about it so that if anyone wanted to know something, then he could give them an answer. If he couldn't them an answer, that wouldn't be very good because if you are an Archbishop of a Cathedral then it is your responsibility to protect it and know everything about it.
What was thomas becket before he became archbishop?
he was a friend to henry II!
Was Chaucer born before thomas becket died?
No. At least a century later.
Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?
Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."
Is thomas becket a Stuart?
Thomas Becket (c1118-1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury in the reign of King Henry II who was of the Plantagenet dynasty. The first Stuart king was James I who ascended the English throne in 1603. Thomas Becket died over 400 years before the Stuart age began.
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.
What or which sword killed Thomas Becket?
According to Edward Grim, friend and confident of Thomas Becket, and present at his death; the Archbishop was killed by chopping blow to the head, with a sword, exposing brain matter as Becket was in repose on his knees in prayer before his attackers. History tells us Grim was injured in the arm by the very blow that slayed Becket.
Did the archbishop of york kill thomas becket?
No. Four knights sent by the king killed Thomas Beckett. They were not sent by Henry II, After Becket had blocked one of Henry's moves to gain control of the English Church. Henry was heard to utter something along the lines of 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest'. This was interpreted as a 'Royal Command', and the four knights took it upon themselves to carry it out. Henry never ever expressly ordered this to happen.
Why did Henry II choose thomas becket as archbishop?
Henry chose Becket as archbishop because he was his friend and he did not like the way that they didn't get punished. because Becket was his friend he thought that he could change the church rules but he was wrong. Becket him self changed himself and he was determined to be a really good archbishop.
