Basic Facts Flashcards
Who was Thomas Becket’s father?
A prosperous London merchant.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Around 1120
He was well …….. and was an agent of ………?
… educated … Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury …
Who was Thomas Becket?
A 12th century chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury whose murder resulted in his canonisation.
What did Thomas Becket do for Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury?
He went on several missions to Rome for him.
Who made Thomas Becket a chancellor?
Henry II
Were Henry II and Becket good friends?
They were very close friends.
When did Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury die?
1161
Who made Becket Archbishop of Canterbury, and when?
Henry II in 1161.
What happened to Becket when he became Archbishop of Canterbury?
He turned from being a pleasure-loving courtier to a serious simple-dressed cleric.
What did Henry II say that got Becket killed?
“Who will rid me of this troublesome priest.”
Where and when did Becket go into exile?
France, in 1164.
When did he return from exile?
1170
When was Becket murdered?
29 December 1170
When was Becket made a saint?
1173
