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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.
Who was sent after the knights who killed Thomas Becket?
No- one, the knights came back to the king and said what they had done and then have said to been whipped.
What did the knights do to thomas becket?
He waS wierd
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.
How was Henry II punished after the death of Thomas Becket?
He punished himself through religious penance.
How did Henry II punish the four knights for the killing of Thomas Becket?
Henry II punished the four knights by requiring them to serve in the Holy Land for a period of 14 years, which was considered a harsh form of penance. They were also fined sums of money as a form of punishment for their role in the murder of Thomas Becket.
How long was it after Thomas Becket arrived in England after staying in France was he killed?
Thomas Becket after being in France for about six years returned to show he was not a coward and tried to defeat king Henry 2nd He went to the Canterbury catherdal and was murdered in sight of everyone by the kings knights questions still remain unanswered about if the king himself ordered Becket to be murdered by the knights. The knights believed they were doing the king's bidding.
Why was Thomas Becket punished?
Henry II hated him for not lettin him rule
Who is responsible for thomas becket died?
AnswerHenry VIII he ordered his death. AnswerKing Henry II, who was very ill, heard some bad news about problems with Becket, and called out something like, "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?" Four of his knights took this to mean that he was ordering the death of Becket, rode off, and killed Becket while he was praying in Canterbury Cathedral. Henry II was punished by the pope and had to do penance, but it was not very onerous. The four knights did not get off so easily. For more information, please use the link below.
What or which sword killed Thomas Becket?
According to Edward Grim, friend and confident of Thomas Becket, and present at his death; the Archbishop was killed by chopping blow to the head, with a sword, exposing brain matter as Becket was in repose on his knees in prayer before his attackers. History tells us Grim was injured in the arm by the very blow that slayed Becket.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Who killed archibishop thomas becket?
A Person
