Henry II chose Thomas Becket to be Chancellor (1155-1162) and then ABp of Canterbury (1162-1170)
Thomas Becket was Arch Bishop of Canterbury from 1162 through his death in his own Cathedral in 1170.
Henry II appointed Thomas Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. This appointment was initially seen as a way to strengthen the monarchy's influence over the Church, as Becket was a close ally of Henry. However, after becoming Archbishop, Becket began to assert the independence of the Church, leading to significant conflict between him and Henry II. This tension ultimately culminated in Becket's martyrdom in 1170.
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
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.
Henry II chose Thomas Becket to be Chancellor (1155-1162) and then ABp of Canterbury (1162-1170)
Thomas Beckett was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162 and was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral on December 29th 1170.
Thomas Becket was Arch Bishop of Canterbury from 1162 through his death in his own Cathedral in 1170.
Thomas Becket became Archbishop formally on June 3, 1162. There is a link below to an article on Thomas Becket.
Henry II appointed Thomas Becket as the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. This appointment was initially seen as a way to strengthen the monarchy's influence over the Church, as Becket was a close ally of Henry. However, after becoming Archbishop, Becket began to assert the independence of the Church, leading to significant conflict between him and Henry II. This tension ultimately culminated in Becket's martyrdom in 1170.
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
The "turbulent priest" Thomas refers to Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. This phrase is most famously associated with a quote from King Henry II of England, who is reported to have said, "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?" This outburst led to Becket's assassination by four knights, who interpreted the king's words as a command. Thomas Becket's conflict with King Henry II was primarily over the rights and privileges of the Church.
Thomas Becket (1118[1] - 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to his death.
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
Thomas Beckett became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. He was never king. thomas becket never was king I don't know wher you got that from. but realy wher did you get thet from?
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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