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Fancinating information about thomas Beckett and his relationship with king Henry the 2nd?

King Henry II and Thomas Beckett were best friends. The king then appionted thomas archbishop and they started arguing. they then became sworn enemies.


What can you most likely infer from the King's reaction to hearing the news about Thomas Beckett's murder A King feels threatened B King is vengeful C King feels dispassionate D King is repentant?

It depends on the king not all kings are the same like normal people, they can be different from others


How did King Henry II meet Thomas Beckett?

they met by king Henry looking for a chancellor


What was the result of killing Thomas Beckett?

One of the results of killing Thomas Beckett was that he became famous and king Henry was flogged but monks and nuns and lost his power to the throne


How did King Henry's five knights kill Thomas Beckett?

cut him open


Who were the two monks that hated King John?

thomas beckett and hernry sarroc


When did Thomas becket become king?

Thomas Beckett became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1162. He was never king. thomas becket never was king I don't know wher you got that from. but realy wher did you get thet from?


What is the link Thomas Beckett London underground?

Thomas Beckett has ties to King Henry II. Perhaps you are asking about Harry Beck who in 1931 developed the style of tube map we use today


How many Thomas Beckett were there?

There is only one saint named Thomas Beckett.


When was Thomas à Beckett born?

Thomas à Beckett was born in 1836.


When did Thomas à Beckett die?

Thomas à Beckett died in 1919.


What does the Archbishop of York have to do with Thomas Becket's murder?

In Thomas Beckett's absence (he and the king were quarreling), Henry II had the Archbishop of York perform the pre-coronation of his heir, Henry (who died before his father). This was normally the job of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Beckett, and he was furious when he returned. Rather than letting bygones be bygones, Beckett excommunicated The Archbishop of York and threatened an interdict on England. Here is where Henry supposedly delivered his famous line, "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"