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Henry the II and Thomas Becket argued for many reasons, the main points are:
Reason 1: - The king had asked Thomas to Archbishop of Canterbury when they were best friends so that the church would be on the Kings side. After a few years Thomas actually turned religious which made the king angry.
Reason 2: - Thomas Beckett was starting likey treating the King as an equal which made the king angry.
Reason 3: - Thomas Beckett was beginning to support the Pope more than Henry.
Reason 4: - Thomas Beckett and Henry started arguing over what should be done with criminal clerks
Reason 5:- Thomas Becket and Henry first started arguing because Thomas was made archbishop and he said that the church and archbishop were more than the royal palace so they started arguing.
Reason 6:- Thomas Becket got fed up with Henry and his power but as soon as he wanted more THomas Becket would not allow him.
Reason 7:- I was just too good-looking for Henry and he wanted more power so the the ladies would love him. =)
In 1164, Henry II introduced Constitutions of Clarendon to limit jurisdiction of the Church over crimes committed by clergy. The Church were abusing their considerable powers, Beckett was appointed to clean up their act, but alienated the King in so doing.
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∙ 13y agoThey disagreed about who should have the most power, who the king should answer to and who should really rule England. Henry thought that he should have all the power, but thomas was the archbishop, annd Thomas thought that God had more power, so people in his service were almost as powerful as God.
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∙ 12y agoHenry claimed the right to try clergy in royal courts
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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 Thomas Becket and King Henry ii Fight?
Simply put, King Henry II wanted to get more control over the Church than he had, and Thomas Becket, who as Archbishop of Canterbury was the most powerful Church leader in England, would not let him have it.
Why did Thomas Becket and Henry II have a argument?
medieval priests did not always behave as we would expect our priests today to behave. some of them commited crimes and had to be punished. but these priests could ask to be tried by the church's own courts and often got light sentence's. Henry did not like this and passed new laws saying that priests should be tried in the kings courts like everyone else. Becket said Henry was interfering with the rights of the church. He and Henry quarrelled so strongly that in, 1165, Becket left England! Becket returned in 1170 and he and Henry tried to work together. but Becket got so cross about what had happened he immediately excommunicated(exspelled from church) all those bishops who had been helping Henry wile he was abroad, the king could hardly believe it. in his anger he is said to have shouted "who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Four knights decided Henry wanted Becket dead and murdered him. Henry later claimed that he didn't mean that at all ! :) x
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.
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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 Thomas Becket and King Henry ii Fight?
Simply put, King Henry II wanted to get more control over the Church than he had, and Thomas Becket, who as Archbishop of Canterbury was the most powerful Church leader in England, would not let him have it.
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.
Why did Thomas Becket and Henry II have a argument?
medieval priests did not always behave as we would expect our priests today to behave. some of them commited crimes and had to be punished. but these priests could ask to be tried by the church's own courts and often got light sentence's. Henry did not like this and passed new laws saying that priests should be tried in the kings courts like everyone else. Becket said Henry was interfering with the rights of the church. He and Henry quarrelled so strongly that in, 1165, Becket left England! Becket returned in 1170 and he and Henry tried to work together. but Becket got so cross about what had happened he immediately excommunicated(exspelled from church) all those bishops who had been helping Henry wile he was abroad, the king could hardly believe it. in his anger he is said to have shouted "who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Four knights decided Henry wanted Becket dead and murdered him. Henry later claimed that he didn't mean that at all ! :) x
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.
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Why was thomas becket murdered in 1170?
Henry did not kill Thomas Beckett, it was four knights. Henry II shouted out in rage "Will no-one rid me of this meddlesome priest" the knights heard him and decided to take matters into their own hands. Henry had a reputation for his anger and did not mean for the knights to go and kill him.
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