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Who was responsible for the death of the archbishop of Canterbury 1170?
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Was thomas becket a priest?
he was Archbishop of Canterbury when he died in 1170
Who is Sir Thomas a Beckett?
Thomas Becket (1118[1] - 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death.
Who was the archbishop of Canterbury that got murdered in the cathedral?
thomas becket died in 1170
When was Thomas Becket made an archbishop?
Thomas Becket was made an archbishop in 1162, when he was appointed as the Archbishop of Canterbury by King Henry II of England.
How long was thomas becket archbishop?
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury for only 8 years 1162 until his death in 1170. Incidently, he spent a large portion of this time in exile in France.
Who killied Thomas Becket?
(Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury) King Henry ordered his death. On December 29, 1170, a band of armed men came to Canterbury and murdered Thomas in the cathedral.
Archbishop of Canterbury by thomas becket?
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
Was Thomas Becket married?
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
When did Thomas Becket pass away?
Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, passed away in the afternoon on December 29, 1170. He was attacked by knights with their swords until his death.
When was thomas becket archbisop?
Thomas Becket was Arch Bishop of Canterbury from 1162 through his death in his own Cathedral in 1170.
What are facts surrounding thomas becket's life and death?
Nam e Thomas Becket. Nationality: English. Position: Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Date of Birth: December 21, 1118 Cheapside, London. Date of Death: December 29, 1170, he was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. What led to his death: his quarrels with King Henry II of England led to his murder in Canterbury Cathedral by some knights. I know this cause that was my English homework!! im taking Canterbury tales with ms moffat
Who was Richard brito in 1170?
Richard brito was the knight who killed thomas becket(archbishop of Canterbury) in 1170 he sliced the top of beckets head then with the tip of his sword took out beckets brains.
