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

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What job did Thomas Becket in France?

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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.


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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.


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When was Thomas Becket born?

Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.


What were the arguments between Thomas becket and king Edward 2?

None, since Edward II lived long after Thomas Becket died. Thomas lived at the time of king Henry II.


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What was Thomas becket's middle name?

Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.


What is Thomas Becket's birthday?

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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.


Where was Thomas Becket born?

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Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?

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