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Thomas Becket worked primarily as the Chancellor of England under King Henry II before becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. His role as Chancellor involved overseeing the administration of the kingdom and managing royal finances. As Archbishop, he was responsible for the spiritual leadership of the Church in England and became a central figure in the conflict between church and state during his tenure.
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What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
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.
Did Thomas Becket destroy castle?
No, Becket was not a soldier and he did not destroy anything.
What connection does Canterbury cathedral have to thomas becket?
Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury. His connection was that he was the Archbishop in Canterbury Cathedral.
What was Thomas Becket's mother called?
it was called makyle and his mum was called lillie......
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
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?
Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London around 1118
Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
How did thomas becket trust in god?
Thomas Becket trusted in god because jjfnurjgf
What literature did Thomas a' Becket inspire?
Thomas Becket's life and death inspired a number of pieces of literature, including the play "Becket" and the movie that was made into.Indirectly, because his shrine was the destination of the pilgrims in the work, it is connected to the Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer.
What date did Thomas Becket become archbishop of Canterbury?
Thomas Becket became Archbishop formally on June 3, 1162. There is a link below to an article on Thomas Becket.
What did Thomas Becket work as before Canternbury Cathedral?
he was a translater i think but i have never heared of him
