0
medieval priests did not always behave as we would expect our priests today to behave. some of them commited crimes and had to be punished. but these priests could ask to be tried by the church's own courts and often got light sentence's. Henry did not like this and passed new laws saying that priests should be tried in the kings courts like everyone else. Becket said Henry was interfering with the rights of the church. He and Henry quarrelled so strongly that in, 1165, Becket left England!
Becket returned in 1170 and he and Henry tried to work together. but Becket got so cross about what had happened he immediately excommunicated(exspelled from church) all those bishops who had been helping Henry wile he was abroad, the king could hardly believe it. in his anger he is said to have shouted "who will rid me of this turbulent priest?" Four knights decided Henry wanted Becket dead and murdered him. Henry later claimed that he didn't mean that at all !
:) x
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoSimply put, Henry II wanted to consolidate his power, improving his position at the expense of the church, and Becket would not let him do it. The actual issue was what was called the Constitutions of Clarendon, which reduced the independence of the church and weakened the connection between the local Church and Rome. Becket would not sign the constitutions, and Henry charged Becket with contempt of royal authority.
Becket left the country for a time, but when he returned things were not better, and it was when things escalated that Henry's knights killed Becket.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agohe wouldn't help Henry change the church courts, because he became more religios when he became archbishop. so they argued. and broke up.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why did Henry ask the archbishop of york to crown his son not Becket?
it was because Thomas Becket an Henry II had an argument( not sure when) and Henry II then decided that he had enough and mad the Archbishop of York do the honour when actually it was supposed to be Thomas Becket (the Archbishop of Canterbury's) job.
How did becoming archbishop change Thomas Becket's life?
Henry II and Thomas Becket fell out. (IDK what that means, but it was on a historical paper...)
What were the arguments between Thomas becket and king Edward 2?
None, since Edward II lived long after Thomas Becket died. Thomas lived at the time of king Henry II.
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.
Archbishop of Canterbury appointed by Henry II and later murdered was?
Thomas Becket
Why did Henry ask the archbishop of york to crown his son not Becket?
it was because Thomas Becket an Henry II had an argument( not sure when) and Henry II then decided that he had enough and mad the Archbishop of York do the honour when actually it was supposed to be Thomas Becket (the Archbishop of Canterbury's) job.
Why did King Henry II get angry with Thomas Becket?
King Henry II got angry because Thomas Becket betrayed him by kicking out all the loyal people in the church of England and also kicked out the Archbishop of York. So king Henry II sent out knights to search and to kill Thomas Becket. Then King Henry II tried to stop the nights but it was too late. So that is why King Henry II got angry with Thomas Becket.
Who instituted the constitutions of clarendon?
Henry II to Thomas Becket
Who was executed by Henry II?
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.
How old was Thomas Becket when he met King Henry II?
about 34
Why was Thomas Becket punished?
Henry II hated him for not lettin him rule
What was thomas becket before he became archbishop?
he was a friend to henry II!
How were Henry ll and Thomas Becket similar?
Henry II and Thomas Becket were both powerful, Henry as a king and Becket as Archbishop of Canterbury. They were both trying to consolidate or maintain the power of their organizations. And they were both very stubborn.
How did becoming archbishop change Thomas Becket's life?
Henry II and Thomas Becket fell out. (IDK what that means, but it was on a historical paper...)
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.
What were the arguments between Thomas becket and king Edward 2?
None, since Edward II lived long after Thomas Becket died. Thomas lived at the time of king Henry II.
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.
