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Thomas Becket
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
thomas becket
Thomas Becket (1118-1170) became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 at the age of 44.He was murdered at the age of 52 by 4 knights named Richard FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton .
he died
he was murdered in Canterbury cathedral
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
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.
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
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.