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The Murder Of Thomas Becket Flashcards

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Who was Thomas Becket?

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The Archbishop of Canterbury

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When was Thomas Becket murdered?

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29th December 1170

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Who murdered Thomas Becket?

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The kings knights

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Why did they murder Thomas Becket?

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Because they misunderstood the king when he was angry at the archbishop - they killed him anyway as they thought that the king was ordering them to and that he would be pleased with them

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How did the knights kill Thomas Becket?

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They struck him four times on the head

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