Henry II And Thomas Becket Flashcards
Why were Thomas and Henry friends?
Thomas and Henry were good friends because they both liked to play jokes on people and hunt.
What did Henry do to Thomas when Henry wasn’t in England?
Henry left Thomas in charge of Henry’s land when he was in France. He also made Becket a chancellor - a very important job.
What job did Henry appoint Becket to in 1162?
When the Archbishop of Canterbury died, Henry appointed Becket as the new Archbishop. However, he transformed himself from a pleasure-loving courtier to a serious, simple-dressed cleric.
Why did Henry appoint Becket as the new Archbishop?
Henry appointed Becket as the new Archbishop because he hoped that by appointing his friend, he would have more of a say in how the church was run. he hoped that Becket would allow him to control the church of England.
What did Becket do that upset the King?
Becket stood up for the Church of England and said that Henry couldn’t control it.
He also made Henry upset when Henry passed a law saying if you were found guilty in a church court, then you would be punished in a royal court. Becket refused this and that’s what made Henry even more triggered.
What did Becket do when he triggered Henry for the second time?
Becket fled into exile in France and remained there for several years.
What happened when Becket returned from exile?
When Becket returned from exile, on the 30th of November 1170, he and Henry fell out again. Henry was very angry and wanted Becket dead.
What happened after Henry made it clear that he wanted Becket dead?
Henry inspired four knights to sail to England and when they arrived, they started searching for Becket. Becket fled to the Cathedral and when he was found by the four knights at the front of the altar, they drew their swords and split his skull.
What did the people do when Becket was killed?
They cleaned up his blood with their clothes because it was the blood of an innocent man who didn’t deserve to be killed.
