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Thomas Edward Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, died on December 29, 1170. He was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II of England, amidst a conflict over church and state authority. Becket's death led to his martyrdom and eventual canonization by the Catholic Church.
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What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
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.
Who murdered Thomas Becket and why?
king the second murdered Thomas Becket because he didnt support the king
Did Edward Grimm protect St Thomas Becket when he was murdered?
Yes he did but unfortunately his arm was injured by one of the knights.
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.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
Did Thomas Becket have a middle name?
Yes, Thomas Becket's middle name was in fact Edward.
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.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
Who murdered Thomas Becket and why?
king the second murdered Thomas Becket because he didnt support the king
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.
Did the king want thomas becket to die?
probally not
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
Who was Edward Grim?
Edward Grim was a clerk who witnessed the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Grim's arm was severely wounded in defense of the Archbishop. He later wrote a biography of Becket, including a detailed account of the murder.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
What was Edward grim's version of the murder of becket?
edward said that he saw the murder and that reginald turned against him and killed thomas beckett ... !! xx <3 ;]]
What date did thomas becket die?
The date of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket was 29 December 1170, at around 5 in the afternoon (monks were just beginning the Office of Vespers).
