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Was King Henry II whipped?
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
How was Thomas Becket assassinated?
Four knights stormed into Caterbury Cathedral where Becket was praying. At first they did not attempt to kill him although that was the end result. One of the knights struck him, cutting off the top of his head. Blood and brains went everywere and after they had literally slaughtered him his body was almost unrecognisable.
What happened on December 29th 1170?
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.
What did Becket say which led to the murder?
He said 'For the name of Jesus and the protection of the church I am prepared to die.'
What issue did Thomas Becket and Henry II disagree about?
Henry the II and Thomas Becket argued for many reasons, the main points are:Reason 1: - The king had asked Thomas to Archbishop of Canterbury when they were best friends so that the church would be on the Kings side. After a few years Thomas actually turned religious which made the king angry.Reason 2: - Thomas Beckett was starting likey treating the King as an equal which made the king angry.Reason 3: - Thomas Beckett was beginning to support the Pope more than Henry.Reason 4: - Thomas Beckett and Henry started arguing over what should be done with criminal clerksReason 5:- Thomas Becket and Henry first started arguing because Thomas was made archbishop and he said that the church and archbishop were more than the royal palace so they started arguing.Reason 6:- Thomas Becket got fed up with Henry and his power but as soon as he wanted more THomas Becket would not allow him.Reason 7:- I was just too good-looking for Henry and he wanted more power so the the ladies would love him. =)In 1164, Henry II introduced Constitutions of Clarendon to limit jurisdiction of the Church over crimes committed by clergy. The Church were abusing their considerable powers, Beckett was appointed to clean up their act, but alienated the King in so doing.
Who said Thomas Becket wanted martyrdom?
No one! it came apparent when he did not fight back when he was murdered, he continued praying and the fact he had the chance to run but he didn't!
Who was Cecily of Plumstead?
Cecily of PLumstead was a child that was said to have been cure by Thomas Becket.
Who were Saint Thomas Becket's children?
Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.
Did Saint Thomas Becket have kids?
Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.
Who was sent after the knights who killed Thomas Becket?
No- one, the knights came back to the king and said what they had done and then have said to been whipped.
What were thomas beckets last words?
Thomas Becket's last words are traditionally reported as a plea for forgiveness and a call to God. According to accounts, as he faced his assassins in Canterbury Cathedral, he is said to have exclaimed, "For the name of Jesus and the protection of the Church, I am ready to embrace death." His martyrdom became a significant moment in the conflict between church and state in medieval England.
Was King Henry II whipped?
because he killed Thomas Becket so the pope said that he had to pay for his sins.
What is the name of a turbulent priest Thomas?
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.
What happend to the cathedral when Tomas becket deid?
After the death of Thomas Becket, hordes of pilgrims transformed Canterbury Cathedral into a shrine. Several miracles were said to occur at the tomb of the martyr and he was soon canonized.
Who wanted Thomas Becket dead?
Nobody actually knows but after a fight with Thomas Becket, the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest' 6 guards took this as an order to kill him so they went and killed him. It is not known whether the King said 'Who will rid me of this troublesome priest' out of a fit of rage or whether he really wanted him dead!
Why did Henry II fall out with thomas becket?
Thomas Becket fell out with Henry II because Henry chose Thomas to be arch bishop because he wanted the church on his side. But it all went wrong for him. Thomas went to the church's side and forgot all about Henry. that made Henry angry.
What did Henry II say out loud about thomas becket?
Who will rid me of this turbulent priest.
