Henry II wondered allowed, "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest." Three of his nights took him at his word and murdered Becket in Canterbury Cathedral during his Christmas Eve Service.
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
Thomas Becket was killed because Henry II said "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?" some of Henry's knight heard this a and went of to kill him.
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.
yes he was guilty because Thomas used to be his friend and if you had just murdered your old friend you would feel bad too.
Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was killed by four knights inside Canterbury Cathedral on December 29, 1170. The weapons used in his murder were swords, as the knights struck him multiple times with their blades, resulting in his death. This brutal act was a culmination of longstanding tensions between Becket and King Henry II of England.
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Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
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Thomas Becket was killed by knights . Whether or not that King Henry told him to, we just don't know.
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he was murdered in Canterbury cathedral
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
Yes, the knights who killed Thomas Becket were fined by the Pope and were sent on a Crusade as penance for their actions. They were not severely punished, as they may have been seen as carrying out the will of King Henry II.
Thomas Becket was killed because Henry II said "Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?" some of Henry's knight heard this a and went of to kill him.
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.
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.
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