The Death of Thomas Becket and the Constitutions of Clarendon Flashcards
1
Q
What did the Constitutions of Clarendon state?
A
1) That the king could decide who to excommunicate.
2) That the king could decide who could leve the country.
3) That if criminous clerks were found guilty, they’d be tried by the kings court.
2
Q
Which king tried to force Thomas Becket to sign the Constitutions of Clarendon?
A
Henry II
3
Q
What happened after Becket refused to sign the Constitutions of Clarendon?
A
He went into exile
