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What was thomas becket like when he became archbishop?
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Why did Henry II choose thomas becket as archbishop?
Henry chose Becket as archbishop because he was his friend and he did not like the way that they didn't get punished. because Becket was his friend he thought that he could change the church rules but he was wrong. Becket him self changed himself and he was determined to be a really good archbishop.
Who was Thomas à Becket?
Thomas à Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. He clashed with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church, leading to his murder by supporters of the king in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Becket was later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Did Thomas Becket deserve to be a saint?
The canonization of Thomas Becket as a saint was based on his martyrdom and the subsequent veneration by the faithful, rather than on his personal actions or character. In the eyes of the Catholic Church, the sanctity of a person is judged on their commitment to faith and willingness to suffer for their beliefs. As such, Becket's sainthood can be seen as a recognition of his sacrifice rather than a judgment of his life as a whole.
How did thomas becket and the kings falling out create problems?
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
What was Thomas beckets childhood like?
Thomas Becket came from a well-off family in London and received a good education. He was well-connected and held various positions in the church before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury. His childhood likely included an exposure to the church and an education that prepared him for his future in clergy.
Why did Henry VIII destroy Thomas Becket's tomb?
becuase he didnt like him
Where did thomas becket come from?
Thomas Becket was born in London. His father was a mercer or dealer of fine cloth. Both his parents came from towns in Normandy. His grandfather was a knight. He was taught how to behave like a gentleman by a friend of his father, and was university educated. Later, he became a close friend of Henry II, who put him into a position of power in the Church.
Why would pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury?
Pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury because he was a credit to them and he died for them so they prayed for him. Also because they thought he was a good person, so they worship God, at his shrine. That is so that they can become like Thomas Becket was, in order for them so that one day somebody can have the position that Becket had before he died.
Why didn't thomas cranmer archbishop of Canterbury like the howard family?
They were catherlics
Why was Thomas A. Becket murdered?
Because Henry II didn't like him. Wallop! 1-sentence answer!
What did the monks sell to pilgrimage in the middle ages?
a monk called st Anthony the great had gone to England and he went to the church after Thomas Becket had died so that people would follow his teachings just like Thomas Becket had done.
How did Thomas Becket die?
I think Becket died because of the worries and the temptation that he was going to killed by his friend Henry. I think Becket ralised the selfish actions he did to his truthful friend Henry.Henry was a good friend so he gave Thomas a life changing chance of being Archbishop of Canterbury. Thomas found it very useful because being Archibishop of Caterbury means he would have control over people and gain lots of money.Things didn't go that well as it thought would have been. After Thomas became the Archibishop it was like Thomas transformed into a different person. The whole point that Henry made Thomas Archibishop was that Thomas could help Henry to control the church. Henry wanted Thomas to take control over the churhc and make the church weaker so that the King would have more power than the church. But Thomas started ignoring Henry and refused to make the church weaker. By doing this Henry got really angry. Bucket fled to France but came back and did more things that infuriated Henry. Henry became over tempted and accidentally shouted get rid off that troublesome priest. Henry didn't mean to do that. But the knights wanted Henry happy at all times so murdered Thomas Becket.In conclusion it was Henry's Becket's and knight's fault. If Becket had listened to Henry he could have prevented the murder. If Henry controlled his temtation he could prevented the murder of his friend and finally if the Knights had waited patiently for clear orders from the king they could prevented the murder of Thomas Becket.By Aby Jacob @ HFTC
