HENRY AND BECKET Flashcards
What was the former relationship of Henry and Becket?
They were very good friends
Which priest was Henry II angry at?
Thomas Becket
Why did Henry and Becket have an argument?
As Becket’s loyalties lied with the Church
What did Henry yell which maybe partially led to Becket’s assassination?
Is there no-one who will rid me of this troublesome priest?
Why was Becket ex-communicated?
As he, agitated by Henry, banished bishops. This infuriated Henry
What did the Archbishop of York classify Becket as?
A traitor
How did the Archbishop of York feel when Becket was killed?
Happy
Where was the Archbishop of York when Becket was murdered?
In York
Where was Becket when he was killed?
In Canterbury Cathedral
What was Becket’s occupation?
Archbishop of Canterbury
Who physically murdered Becket?
4 English Knights
How long did Becket flee in excile for?
6 years
Why did Henry allow himself to get whipped?
He didn’t want to go to hell after Becket’s death. He also didn’t want to be excommunicated
Who did Henry apologise to?
The pope as he could excommunicate Henry
The people as everyone was religious
God
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What was Henry worried the people would do to him?
He was worried they may rebel and throw him off the throne
