He went in exile there.
Thomas Becket came back from France after 6 years there in July 1170.
Thomas Becket stayed in France for 6 years until King Henry let him come back.
Thomas Becket fled into exile in France in 1164, the same year that King Henry II of England passed the Constitutions of Clarendon.
after thomas becket and the kings argument becket decided to move to france englands rival country this meant that henry looked like a weak king then when becket finally returned he expelled all of henrys supporting bishops
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury for only 8 years 1162 until his death in 1170. Incidently, he spent a large portion of this time in exile in France.
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
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.
it was because Thomas Becket an Henry II had an argument( not sure when) and Henry II then decided that he had enough and mad the Archbishop of York do the honour when actually it was supposed to be Thomas Becket (the Archbishop of Canterbury's) job.
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.