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Thomas Becket was murdered as he refused to help king Henry II and excomunicated him, so, behind the kings back, 4 nights made revenge on Thomas and murdered him in Canterbury Cathedral which made quite some popularity of shock as it is sanctuary... unbelievable for something as horrific to happen in a holy place.
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What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?
Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."
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.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
What did Thomas a Becket die of?
Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
Did the king want thomas becket to die?
probally not
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.
What date did thomas becket die?
The date of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket was 29 December 1170, at around 5 in the afternoon (monks were just beginning the Office of Vespers).
What would happen if Thomas Becket didn't die?
The church's would of united
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?
Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."
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.
