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What jobs did Thomas Becket have besides chancellor and archbishop?
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Why was Thomas Becket so powerful?
Thomas Becket was noticed by the important powers in the church, and the Archbishop Canterbury made him archdeacon. When King Henry II needed a chancellor, Becket was suggested by the man who was archbishop at the time, and Henry and Becket soon became friends. Henry saw to it that Becket became Archbishop when the position became vacant, and this made Becket the most powerful cleric in Britain.
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.
Who was the Protestant archbishop of Canterbury?
it is, Thomas Cranmer, who was made archbishop by, King Edward VI, with the help of Nicholas Ridley and preacher Hugh Latimer, Cranmer lead England in more drastic Reformation.
What was the basis of the conflict between Henry II and Thomas A Becket?
Saint Thomas Becket was chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry II and was martyred following a bitter battle with the monarchy over royal control of church law.
Why did Henry ask the archbishop of york to crown his son not Becket?
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.
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.
Why was Thomas Becket so powerful?
Thomas Becket was noticed by the important powers in the church, and the Archbishop Canterbury made him archdeacon. When King Henry II needed a chancellor, Becket was suggested by the man who was archbishop at the time, and Henry and Becket soon became friends. Henry saw to it that Becket became Archbishop when the position became vacant, and this made Becket the most powerful cleric in Britain.
Why did thomas becket have a new master for archbishop?
Thomas Becket was a good friend of and chancellor to the then King Henry II. He was the king's sponser for Archbishop of Canterbury-the leading post in the English Church-the waek papacy followed the king's wishes
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 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.
How old was thomas becket when he became archbishop of Canterbury?
Thomas Becket was about 44 years old when he became Archbishop of Canterbury.
Who was the Protestant archbishop of Canterbury?
it is, Thomas Cranmer, who was made archbishop by, King Edward VI, with the help of Nicholas Ridley and preacher Hugh Latimer, Cranmer lead England in more drastic Reformation.
When was Thomas Becket made an archbishop?
Thomas Becket was made an archbishop in 1162, when he was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury by King Henry II of England.
What was the basis of the conflict between Henry II and Thomas A Becket?
Saint Thomas Becket was chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry II and was martyred following a bitter battle with the monarchy over royal control of church law.
Who was the archbishop of Canterbury 960 to 978?
Thomas Becket
Why did Henry ask the archbishop of york to crown his son not Becket?
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.
Where did Archbishop Thomas Becket live?
He lived in England, was born in London, and was the Archbishop of Canterbury.
