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Thomas Becket was made the Archbishop of Canterbury by Henry II as a political move to gain more power over the Church in England (Becket had been a friend and adviser of Henry's). When Becket denounced one of the Dukes Henry had in his back-pocket for putting a priest to death instead of turning him over to the Church for punishment, Henry became enraged and supposedly had some of his closest advisers slay Becket. Thomas had claimed he was being loyal to King Henry and when Henry heard about this he was so angry the 4 knights thought that Henry wanted Thomas dead so the knights rode into Canterbury where they found Becket praying in a church yard and they killed him. His body remained on the floor of the cathedral in Caterbury splatted in blood and now remaind in the cathedral in a coffin where he died, however some people today still go to Canterbury Cathedral to see the coffin of Thomas Becket. Also Henry's knights overheard Henry raging about Thomas.
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Is the death of thomas becket important?
the death of Thomas Becket is very important because in 1170 he was very important and he was a friend of king Henry the second
Town where thomas a becket met his death?
Becket died in Canterbury, a city in England, in the county of Kent.
How old is Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118 and died on December 29, 1170. Thomas Becket would have been 52 years old at the time of death or 896 years old today.
Who was most responsible for Thomas Becket's death?
Thomas was murdered by followers of King Henry II after the King hinted broadly that he wanted Becket removed from his life.
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.
What was the Birthday of Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was born in 1118, but we seem not to have any record of the exact date. His feast day is December 29, but this coincides with the date of his death.
Who killied Thomas Becket?
(Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury) King Henry ordered his death. On December 29, 1170, a band of armed men came to Canterbury and murdered Thomas in the cathedral.
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 literature did Thomas a' Becket inspire?
Thomas Becket's life and death inspired a number of pieces of literature, including the play "Becket" and the movie that was made into.Indirectly, because his shrine was the destination of the pilgrims in the work, it is connected to the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer.
How long was thomas becket archbishop?
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury for only 8 years 1162 until his death in 1170. Incidently, he spent a large portion of this time in exile in France.
Who is Sir Thomas a Beckett?
Thomas Becket (1118[1] - 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death.
