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Who was the archbishop of Canterbury that got murdered in the cathedral?
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thomas becket died in 1170
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Why archbishop Thomas Beckett murdered?
Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, was murdered on the 29th December, 1170. Henry II had supposedly lost his temper and yelled something along the lines of "who will rid me of this troublesome priest" (the exact words were lost in history). Four knights overheard this and 'misunderstood', so, they then went to Canterbury Cathedral and killed him. It was on the 3rd blow from the sword that he fell, and on the 4th they lopped of his head and his 'brains spilled out' (nasty stuff, isn't it?) according to Edward Grim, best friend and clerk. Grim also got hurt in the attack, when one of the knights hit Becket the second time, it missed and hit Grim in the shoulder. As far as I know (I've done a bit of research) not a lot is known about the funeral. Hope this helps!
What is the story of thomas becket?
Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170 He went against the king He was cannonized
Who got incarcerated on the spire in the capital of Great Britain?
The largest spire in Great Britain is at Canterbury Cathedral. However, there is no record of one being incarcerated on the spire.
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.
When did Thomas becket become king?
Thomas Beckett became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. He was never king. thomas becket never was king I don't know wher you got that from. but realy wher did you get thet from?
What has Canterbury got to do with the Canterbury tales?
Well in the Canterbury Tales, the characters were all on a pilgrimage to Canterbury, to the shrine of St. Thomas.
Did King John of England had a good relationship with the church?
Not, really he got excommunicated from the church and he also quarrelled with the pope over who should be archbishop of canterbury. Despite this he made up with the pope who helped in battle latter on.
How long was thomas becket an archbishop for?
He was archibshop from 1162-1170 making it 8 years, but he went to France in 1164 and came back in 1170. In the same year, 1170, he also got murdered
When was Somebody Got Murdered created?
Somebody Got Murdered was created in 1980.
What are facts about Becket's life and death?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century and clashed with King Henry II over the power struggle between church and state. He was assassinated by four knights in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170, leading to his martyrdom and subsequent veneration by the Catholic Church. Becket's murder had significant political and religious implications in medieval England.
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