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Thomas Becket was never called "Thomas a Becket" during his life, nor for many hundreds of years after his death. It is a later mistake and should be treated as such.
He was born in England in 1118 of noble Norman parents; his father was Gilbert Becket, who was possibly sheriff of London. Thomas was most often called "Thomas of London" during the early part of his life.
In Anglo-Norman French, the language he would have used among his own family, the word a can mean at, in, located in, on, against, around, to, as far as, towards
. . . and many more prepositional meanings. If he had been Thomas a Becket, then the element Becket would have to be a place-name, in order for the a to make any sense.
The problem is that there is not (and has never been) a place in England called Becket, so Thomas a Becket is not a sensible or feasible name for anyone to have.
He was plain Thomas Becket and that is how he should be known everywhere today.
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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......
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.
When was Thomas A Becket First School created?
Thomas A Becket First School was created in 1985.
