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Thomas Becket was buried in the cathedral at Canterbury. The cathedral became a major destination for pilgrims because he was buried there.
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Where was Thomas becket buied?
he was buried in Canterbury
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
What Cathedral was Thomas Becket buried in?
Canterbury (Kent, England)
What Happened after Thomas Becket was murdered?
Henry was very upset, Thomas' body was buried in the Cathedral. Not long after Thomas was made a Saint.
Was there any evidence to show how Henry reacted to Becket's death?
On Henry II's penitential pilgrimage to St Dunstans, Canterbury, where Becket was first buried, in 1174, he changed into his sackcloth and ashes in which he then walked to Thomas Becket's tomb.
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.
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.
Is anyone famous buried in Canterbury cathedral?
The shrine of Thomas à Becket is there, close to where he was murdered by knights of King Henry II.
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.
