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Even the accounts of people who were there at the time are not consistent, which is not surprising given the shocking circumstances.
One of the most reliable sources is the account written by Edward Grim shortly after the murder. He was injured trying to protect the Archbishop, so his testimony is first-hand and from his own knowledge.
He tells us that there were five attackers, one of whom was not directly present at the murder. They were the knights William de Tracy, Reginald fitz Urse, Hugh de Morville and Richard le Breton, together with a chaplain named Hugh de Horsea (who was himself a clerk or churchman). Becket initially had a small group of clerics and monks with him, but most of these appear to have fled before the fatal blows were struck.
The knight Hugh de Morville was apparently detailed to guard a small doorway, as the murderers were concerned that the good people of Canterbury would rush to the defence of the Archbishop (in fact an armed mob did arrive, but too late). This means that only the remaining three knights and Hugh the chaplain took part in the murder. Becket was accompanied by Edward Grim and William fitz Stephen, two secular clerks who both later wrote accounts of the murder. If any monks remained to witness the murder, their names are not recorded.
The chaplain, Hugh de Horsea, was afterwards called "Mauclerc" or Bad Cleric because of his involvement in the crime.
What else can I help you with?
Was thomas becket a priest?
he was Archbishop of Canterbury when he died in 1170
What did thomas becket say before he died?
i am am sorry for what i have done
Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?
Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."
How old is Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118 and died on December 29, 1170. Thomas Becket would have been 52 years old at the time of death or 896 years old today.
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.
How old was Thomas Becket when he died?
he was 52.
Town where thomas a becket met his death?
Becket died in Canterbury, a city in England, in the county of Kent.
Was thomas becket a priest?
he was Archbishop of Canterbury when he died in 1170
When was thomas becket born and died?
December 21, 1118.
What did thomas becket say before he died?
i am am sorry for what i have done
What happened to King Henry after Thomas Becket was killed?
he died
Who died first Thomas Becket mother or father?
Thomas Becket's was the first to die due to a severe cold in winter. Evidence proves that she died before her husband from letters to Becket from his father ".....thy mother wouldst be happy if she lived....."
How old is Thomas Becket?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118 and died on December 29, 1170. Thomas Becket would have been 52 years old at the time of death or 896 years old today.
What was Thomas Becket the saint of when he died?
Nothing! He was not given his patronages until long after he died.
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
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.
Why would pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury?
Pilgrims have gone to visit Thomas Becket shrine in Canterbury because he was a credit to them and he died for them so they prayed for him. Also because they thought he was a good person, so they worship God, at his shrine. That is so that they can become like Thomas Becket was, in order for them so that one day somebody can have the position that Becket had before he died.
