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Nobody actually knows but after a fight with Thomas Becket, the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest'
6 guards took this as an order to kill him so they went and killed him.
It is not known whether the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest' out of a fit of rage or whether he really wanted him dead!
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Did King Henry II want Thomas Becket to die?
Probably not. Henry II clearly regretted the death of Becket. He was very angry at Becket at the time of Becket's death, but he was also very ill, and we have no precise record of what he said about Becket at the time.
What were Henry and Thomas becket quarreling about?
Henry wanted to judge criminals in the royal court but Thomas Becket wanted to judge the peasents in the church court so it was more fair.
Why did thomas becket get murdered?
Because he wanted all the church to his side
Who was most responsible for Thomas Becket's death?
Thomas was murdered by followers of King Henry II after the King hinted broadly that he wanted Becket removed from his life.
Who did thomas becket want to punish?
Thomas Becket wanted to punish King Henry II of England for trying to increase his own power by taking power away from the Church.
Why did Henry II fall out with thomas becket?
Thomas Becket fell out with Henry II because Henry chose Thomas to be arch bishop because he wanted the church on his side. But it all went wrong for him. Thomas went to the church's side and forgot all about Henry. that made Henry angry.
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.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
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.
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.
