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Well, it depends on which King Henry you mean. During the reign of Henry the VIII, the Archbishop of Canterbury was William Warham followed by Thomas Cramner. If you mean a different Henry, just let me know. If you mean Henry II, then it was Thomas Becket
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What was the basis of the conflict between Henry II and Thomas A Becket?
Saint Thomas Becket was chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry II and was martyred following a bitter battle with the monarchy over royal control of church law.
Is an example of Medieval challenges to Church authority.?
It was common for kings to appoint their own people to church offices of power. At the same time, it was common for the Pope or various bishops to want to be able to reserve this right for the church. King Henry II of England put together a plan to reduce church authority in favor of the crown. The plan was called the Constitutions of Clarendon. He required the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, to agree in writing, which Becket refused to do. This lead to a disagreement that ultimately lead to Becket's death at the hands of Henry's knights. For Henry, this was a disaster which tainted the remainder of his reign and was one of the greatest regrets of his life. Becket was considered a martyr and saint, and pilgrimages to Canterbury began very quickly, during the reign of King Henry.
During Henry VIII's reign which countries were England's enemies?
France, Spain, and Scotland were enemies of England at some point during King Henry VIII's reign. King Henry VIII reigned for over 30 years.
Which English Princess married the King of Spain during Henry VIII's reign?
Mary
How much of Catholicism was retained during Henry VIII's reign?
No much, that was why it became the Church of England
The archbishop of Canterbury during Henry II's reign was whom?
Thomas Becket
What was the basis of the conflict between Henry II and Thomas A Becket?
Saint Thomas Becket was chancellor of England and archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry II and was martyred following a bitter battle with the monarchy over royal control of church law.
Who was King Henry 2nd archbishop?
Henry 2nd had 3 different archbishops during his reign as king of England.These where Theobald, Thomas Becket and later Richard of dover. Most people remember Thomas Becket
Who is the archbishop of Canterbury's boss?
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader and chief primate of the Church of England and the entire world-wide Anglican Communion. The incumbent is The Most Rev. Dr. Rowan Williams.
Is thomas becket a Stuart?
Thomas Becket (c1118-1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury in the reign of King Henry II who was of the Plantagenet dynasty. The first Stuart king was James I who ascended the English throne in 1603. Thomas Becket died over 400 years before the Stuart age began.
Is an example of Medieval challenges to Church authority.?
It was common for kings to appoint their own people to church offices of power. At the same time, it was common for the Pope or various bishops to want to be able to reserve this right for the church. King Henry II of England put together a plan to reduce church authority in favor of the crown. The plan was called the Constitutions of Clarendon. He required the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, to agree in writing, which Becket refused to do. This lead to a disagreement that ultimately lead to Becket's death at the hands of Henry's knights. For Henry, this was a disaster which tainted the remainder of his reign and was one of the greatest regrets of his life. Becket was considered a martyr and saint, and pilgrimages to Canterbury began very quickly, during the reign of King Henry.
What notable things did Henry III achieve during his reign?
Henry achieved nothing.
During whose reign did common law develop?
henry
During Henry VIII's reign which countries were England's enemies?
France, Spain, and Scotland were enemies of England at some point during King Henry VIII's reign. King Henry VIII reigned for over 30 years.
How many people were beheaded during Henry viii reign?
49673486
Who lived in the Bloody Tower during the reign of Henry VIII?
Mary
How popular was the catholic church during Henry VIII's reign?
I'm not sure if this is the answer but i think the catholic was popular in Henry VIII reign because he supported catholics himself.
