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What did Thomas a Becket die of?
Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
What happened on December 29th 1170?
Thomas Becket was killed because Henry II said "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?" some of Henry's knight heard this a and went of to kill him.
Was King Henry II whipped?
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
When did Thomas Becket flee to France?
Thomas Becket was found guilty of trumped up charges brought by Henry II and fled to Pontigny Abbey, a bit south of Paris. He returned when Henry relented out of fear the Pope would excommunicate him. Not long after, Becket was killed by Henry's knights.
What was the problem with thomas becket?
King Henry II made him Archbishop of Canterbury hoping that he would be easy to control, as he was Henry's friend. Instead he took the Church's side and opposed Henry. This angered Henry and Thomas Becket was killed, Henry claimed it was an accident but probably not.
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.
Why did Henry II agreed to be whipped in public?
Because he accidentally had Thomas Becket killed. He had to pay for his sins.
Did the knights who killed thomas becket get punished and how?
Yes, the knights who killed Thomas Becket were fined by the Pope and were sent on a Crusade as penance for their actions. They were not severely punished, as they may have been seen as carrying out the will of King Henry II.
What Happened after Thomas Becket was murdered?
Henry was very upset, Thomas' body was buried in the Cathedral. Not long after Thomas was made a Saint.
What did Henry VIII have against Thomas Becket?
Nothing. By the time Henry VIII was alive, Becket had been dead for a very long time. You might be confusing Thomas Becket with Thomas More. More opposed Henry on several levels and was ultimately beheaded. Type "Thomas More" into your search engine of choice and do a little research. It's an interesting subject.
Who did Henry vii kill in battle?
his knights killed for Henry's sake killed Thomas Becket
What events had happened in 1170 in December at the Canterbury cathedral?
thomas a becket was murdered by men in the employ of Henry II
