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Q: Why did becket run away to france?
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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.


When did Tomas becket come back from France?

Thomas Becket came back from France after 6 years there in July 1170.


What job did Thomas Becket in France?

He went in exile there.


Why is becket a martyr?

Thomas Becket was a matyr because : 1 he had a chance to run away but didn't take it 2 as he was being slaughtered he didn't give in and kept on praying 3 he said that he would die for this Church to have freedom


What date was it that Becket came back from France?

I am not completely sure but it was 6 years that he was in France for xxx


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.


How long was Thomas becket in exile?

Thomas Becket stayed in France for 6 years until King Henry let him come back.


How did thomas becket and the kings falling out create problems?

after thomas becket and the kings argument becket decided to move to france englands rival country this meant that henry looked like a weak king then when becket finally returned he expelled all of henrys supporting bishops


How do you say the beast is coming in french?

In France you just surrender and run away.


When did Thomas Becket go to exile?

Thomas Becket fled into exile in France in 1164, the same year that King Henry II of England passed the Constitutions of Clarendon.


Was Thomas Becket a pilgrim?

Becket was not a pilgrim. He was exiled to France from 1164 to 1170 and several items of his clothing are still preserved today at the Cathedral of Sens which became his base in France. After his death in 1170 Becket was declared a Saint and a shrine was erected in his memory at Canterbury cathedral in 1220; many pilgrims travelled to Canterbury to visit the shrine and pray to the saint.


When did Thomas Becket flee to France?

Thomas Becket was found guilty of trumped up charges brought by Henry II and fled to Pontigny Abbey, a bit south of Paris. He returned when Henry relented out of fear the Pope would excommunicate him. Not long after, Becket was killed by Henry's knights.