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Thomas Becket, or St. Thomas À Becket, after his death, was not actually a man of religion before being crowned the archbishop my Henry II. He was a regular drinking buddy, and didn't go to Church. It was when he became Archbishop that he paid heed to religion, and became a man of faith. According to one of his monks, who was said to be there at the time, the monks made to close the doors as the knights came in, but Becket told them to open them, quoting "Do not make this church a fortress, let them in, I am ready to die for my lord."
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, actually, Thomas Becket used to be a regular drinker with his friends, and it was only until he was made Archbishop by the king Henry II, that he paid heed to religion, and became a devout Christian. According to one of his monks, when Henry's knights came to murder him, the monks made to close the door, but he stopped them, quoting, "Do not make this church a fortress. Let them in, I am ready to die for my lord." There are other accounts writing of different stories, pictures of Becket fleeing the Knights, but, bias must indeed be considered in this. Some pictures were painted a good 5 centuries after Becket's death, others painted by the people alleged to Henry, and, one of the accounts being written by a monk of Becket, we must consider the fact that a monk of faith to his Archbishop may wish to uphold Becket's respect in death.
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When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
Is the death of thomas becket important?
the death of Thomas Becket is very important because in 1170 he was very important and he was a friend of king Henry the second
Why does Thomas becket and the king fall out?
Thomas becket fell out with Henry II because Henry chose thomas to be arch bishop because he wanted the church on his side. But it all went wrong for him. thomas went to the church's side and forgot all about Henry. that made Henry angry.
Who is Sir Thomas a Beckett?
Thomas Becket (1118[1] - 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death.
What was Thomas Becket when he didn't mind being murderd?
Does it really matter, why do you want to know anyway?
What was becket's personality?
Becket's personality was awful towards Henry by betraying him by expelling all of the bishops that stood by Henry.
How was Henry II punished after the death of Thomas Becket?
He punished himself through religious penance.
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.
How did the particular characters of Thomas Becket and Henry 2nd contribute to the death of Thomas Becket?
well, Thomas turned very religious and was very strong minded. He believed strongly in church and Christianity . But Henry had always been very fierce and angry
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
