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Did saint thomas becket was murdered in the church because he threatened king henry?
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Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death in 1170.
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∙ 11y agoHe was murdered because, after he was made Archbishop, he considered the church authority to be greater than that of the king. He therefore threatened the authority of Henry in his realm.
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Why was the king threatened by Thomas Beckett?
Because Becket refused to get rid of the Church law (where religious people could go to court and not recieve the death penalty
Who is Tomas a becket?
Thomas Becket, also known as Thomas à Becket, was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. He clashed with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church. Becket was ultimately murdered by followers of the King, which led to his sainthood and the veneration of his memory as a martyr.
Why did Henry 2 fall out with becket?
Henry 2 fall out with Becket because instead of helping Henry Becket Began to stand up to him and defend the right of the church.
Why did Thomas Becket die?
Thomas Becket was murdered as he refused to help king Henry II and excomunicated him, so, behind the kings back, 4 nights made revenge on Thomas and murdered him in Canterbury Cathedral which made quite some popularity of shock as it is sanctuary... unbelievable for something as horrific to happen in a holy place.
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.
Why did thomas becket get murdered?
Because he wanted all the church to his side
Why was the king threatened by Thomas Beckett?
Because Becket refused to get rid of the Church law (where religious people could go to court and not recieve the death penalty
What happened in 1170?
In 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II. Becket had been in conflict with the king over the rights and privileges of the Church, leading to his assassination. This event had significant political and religious repercussions in medieval England.
Why was becket ruling the church?
because Henry say he could
Who is Tomas a becket?
Thomas Becket, also known as Thomas à Becket, was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century. He clashed with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the church. Becket was ultimately murdered by followers of the King, which led to his sainthood and the veneration of his memory as a martyr.
Why did Henry 2 fall out with becket?
Henry 2 fall out with Becket because instead of helping Henry Becket Began to stand up to him and defend the right of the church.
Why did becket ran away to France?
Becket ran away to France because he excommunicated every one in the church who was loyal to Henry II.
Why did Thomas Becket die?
Thomas Becket was murdered as he refused to help king Henry II and excomunicated him, so, behind the kings back, 4 nights made revenge on Thomas and murdered him in Canterbury Cathedral which made quite some popularity of shock as it is sanctuary... unbelievable for something as horrific to happen in a holy place.
Why did Hugh of horsea a chaplain want to harm becket?
Because he supported Reginald de Broc and the king in the quarrel with Becket. The feud was not Henry II vs the Church, it was Henry II and various members of the church, including the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of London and Salisbury vs Becket.
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.
Why does Thomas becket and the king fall out?
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.
Why did Henry II not like the church courts?
basically because he wanted rule the church but he can not do that because the church was in control by the archbishops and Becket became really religious.
