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Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was killed by four knights inside Canterbury Cathedral on December 29, 1170. The weapons used in his murder were swords, as the knights struck him multiple times with their blades, resulting in his death. This brutal act was a culmination of longstanding tensions between Becket and King Henry II of England.
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What does the a stand for in Thomas a Becket?
Thomas Becket was never called "Thomas a Becket" during his life, nor for many hundreds of years after his death. It is a later mistake and should be treated as such.He was born in England in 1118 of noble Norman parents; his father was Gilbert Becket, who was possibly sheriff of London. Thomas was most often called "Thomas of London" during the early part of his life.In Anglo-Norman French, the language he would have used among his own family, the word a can mean at, in, located in, on, against, around, to, as far as, towards. . . and many more prepositional meanings. If he had been Thomas a Becket, then the element Becket would have to be a place-name, in order for the a to make any sense.The problem is that there is not (and has never been) a place in England called Becket, so Thomas a Becket is not a sensible or feasible name for anyone to have.He was plain Thomas Becket and that is how he should be known everywhere today.
Was King Henry II whipped?
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
Was Henry the 2nd guilty after he killed thomas becket?
yes he was guilty because Thomas used to be his friend and if you had just murdered your old friend you would feel bad too.
Did Thomas Becket want to die?
The people thought that Thomas Becket was a traitor because he didnt agree with the kings view of the church. so people thought he was a traitor because he used to be good friends with King Henry II and now they think he is being disloyal to him which they thought meant he was a traitor. Thomas Becket was not a traitor though.
What did the Sioux weapons do?
The key to the Sioux weapons, is the term "Weapon." Weapons are made to injure, incapacitate, and or kill - the weapons used by most of all Native American tribes did just what they were designed to do.
What does the a stand for in Thomas a Becket?
Thomas Becket was never called "Thomas a Becket" during his life, nor for many hundreds of years after his death. It is a later mistake and should be treated as such.He was born in England in 1118 of noble Norman parents; his father was Gilbert Becket, who was possibly sheriff of London. Thomas was most often called "Thomas of London" during the early part of his life.In Anglo-Norman French, the language he would have used among his own family, the word a can mean at, in, located in, on, against, around, to, as far as, towards. . . and many more prepositional meanings. If he had been Thomas a Becket, then the element Becket would have to be a place-name, in order for the a to make any sense.The problem is that there is not (and has never been) a place in England called Becket, so Thomas a Becket is not a sensible or feasible name for anyone to have.He was plain Thomas Becket and that is how he should be known everywhere today.
Could roman ancient bow and arrow turn deadly?
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Was King Henry II whipped?
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
What were Mongolian weapons used for?
To kill the Chinease
What weapons are used to kill wolves in US?
it is ellegal to kill wolves in the US
How are weapons bad?
Weapons are used to kill other people. Since murdering others is bad, weapons are bad.
What aboriginal weapons were used for?
boomerangs were used to kill fast animals
Was Henry the 2nd guilty after he killed thomas becket?
yes he was guilty because Thomas used to be his friend and if you had just murdered your old friend you would feel bad too.
Did Thomas Becket want to die?
The people thought that Thomas Becket was a traitor because he didnt agree with the kings view of the church. so people thought he was a traitor because he used to be good friends with King Henry II and now they think he is being disloyal to him which they thought meant he was a traitor. Thomas Becket was not a traitor though.
What weapons are used to kill polar bears?
guns are used to kill polar bears and so are crobars.by Emily mason
What did the Sioux weapons do?
The key to the Sioux weapons, is the term "Weapon." Weapons are made to injure, incapacitate, and or kill - the weapons used by most of all Native American tribes did just what they were designed to do.
What or which sword killed Thomas Becket?
According to Edward Grim, friend and confident of Thomas Becket, and present at his death; the Archbishop was killed by chopping blow to the head, with a sword, exposing brain matter as Becket was in repose on his knees in prayer before his attackers. History tells us Grim was injured in the arm by the very blow that slayed Becket.
