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Thomas Becket is famous because he was a close friend of King Henry II of England who, as Archbishop of Canterbury, asserted the rights and privileges of the Church against the King's demands and was assassinated by followers of the king on 29 December 1170.
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What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Why was Thomas becket called Thomas a becket?
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
Did Thomas Becket destroy castle?
No, Becket was not a soldier and he did not destroy anything.
What connection does Canterbury cathedral have to thomas becket?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury. His connection was that he was the Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral.
What was Thomas Becket's mother called?
it was called makyle and his mum was called lillie......
Famous medieval priest?
Desiderius Erasmus, Thomas Becket
Why is Thomas Becket so famous?
He is a matyr (someone who died for their faith/ religion)
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
Why was Thomas becket called Thomas a becket?
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
Where was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London around 1118
How did thomas becket trust in god?
Thomas Becket trusted in god because jjfnurjgf
What date did Thomas Becket become archbishop of Canterbury?
Thomas Becket became Archbishop formally on June 3, 1162. There is a link below to an article on Thomas Becket.
