Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton
The names of the four knights were Reginald FitzUrse, William de Tracey, Hugh de Morville, and Richard le Breton. It was on the 29th of December, 1170, and the knights came barging into Canterbury Cathedral. They stuck three swords into him, and with the forth they cut of his head. And, as gruesome as it is, they scattered his brains around the cathedral.
Thomas Becket did not have any children. He was a cleric and served as the Archbishop of Canterbury, and he chose to remain celibate in accordance with his religious commitments. His life was dedicated to church affairs and his conflict with King Henry II, rather than to family life.
Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, had no children. He was a cleric and devoted his life to the Church, which included taking vows of celibacy. Consequently, he did not marry or have offspring.
The monks who witnessed Thomas Becket's murder in 1170 were named Edward Grim, a cleric who was injured while trying to defend Becket, and a few others who were present in Canterbury Cathedral at the time. Grim later wrote an account of the event, providing one of the most detailed descriptions of Becket's martyrdom. Other monks present included Reginald of Canterbury and possibly several unnamed witnesses.
They went to see where he died as he was the brave one who stod up for the church , and also as everyone knows the people in them times were quiet superstitious about alot of things so people thought that if they touched becket'd blood it will keep the demons and evil spirits away and give them good luck.
The four knights who murdered Thomas Becket were Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Morville, William de Tracy, and Richard le Breton.
The names of the four knights were Reginald FitzUrse, William de Tracey, Hugh de Morville, and Richard le Breton. It was on the 29th of December, 1170, and the knights came barging into Canterbury Cathedral. They stuck three swords into him, and with the forth they cut of his head. And, as gruesome as it is, they scattered his brains around the cathedral.
The monks who attempted to help Thomas Becket escape were known as the monks of the Benedictine Abbey of Canterbury, but specific names are not widely recorded in historical accounts. However, it is noted that they were loyal to Becket and were concerned for his safety during his conflicts with King Henry II. Their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, as Becket remained in Canterbury and faced his tragic fate in 1170.
Thomas was the son of Gilbert, former sheriff of London and his wife Matilda - both were of respectable Norman aristocratic stock.
yes he had two children (one newborn and one todler)
Thomas Becket did not have any children. He was a cleric and served as the Archbishop of Canterbury, and he chose to remain celibate in accordance with his religious commitments. His life was dedicated to church affairs and his conflict with King Henry II, rather than to family life.
Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, had no children. He was a cleric and devoted his life to the Church, which included taking vows of celibacy. Consequently, he did not marry or have offspring.
Some other names for knights include cavaliers, chevaliers, and hidalgo.
I believe there were only 4 knights and their names were Richard FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy, and Richard le Breton
The monks who witnessed Thomas Becket's murder in 1170 were named Edward Grim, a cleric who was injured while trying to defend Becket, and a few others who were present in Canterbury Cathedral at the time. Grim later wrote an account of the event, providing one of the most detailed descriptions of Becket's martyrdom. Other monks present included Reginald of Canterbury and possibly several unnamed witnesses.
The names of the four knights were Reginald FitzUrse, William de Tracey, Hugh de Morville, and Richard le Breton. It was on the 29th of December, 1170, and the knights came barging into Canterbury Cathedral. They stuck three swords into him, and with the forth they cut of his head. And, as gruesome as it is, they scattered his brains around the cathedral.
They went to see where he died as he was the brave one who stod up for the church , and also as everyone knows the people in them times were quiet superstitious about alot of things so people thought that if they touched becket'd blood it will keep the demons and evil spirits away and give them good luck.