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Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton.
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What did Thomas a Becket die of?
Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
What weapons were used to kill Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was killed by four knights who used their swords to kill him.
Did the knights who killed thomas becket get punished and how?
Yes, the knights who killed Thomas Becket were fined by the Pope and were sent on a Crusade as penance for their actions. They were not severely punished, as they may have been seen as carrying out the will of King Henry II.
Who was sent after the knights who killed Thomas Becket?
No- one, the knights came back to the king and said what they had done and then have said to been whipped.
What did the knights do to thomas becket?
He waS wierd
When did Thomas Becket flee to France?
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.
How long was it after Thomas Becket arrived in England after staying in France was he killed?
Thomas Becket after being in France for about six years returned to show he was not a coward and tried to defeat king Henry 2nd He went to the Canterbury catherdal and was murdered in sight of everyone by the kings knights questions still remain unanswered about if the king himself ordered Becket to be murdered by the knights. The knights believed they were doing the king's bidding.
What or which sword killed Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was killed by knights wielding swords on December 29, 1170, inside Canterbury Cathedral. The sword used to strike the fatal blow is believed to have been wielded by Reginald FitzUrse, one of the knights involved in Becket's murder.
What part of the body did the knights first strike Thomas Becket?
The arm
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Who killed archibishop thomas becket?
A Person
What were the names of four knights who killed Thomas Becket in 1170?
Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton
