The Murder Of Thomas Becket (Archbishop Of Canterbury) Flashcards
When was Thomas Becket born?
21 December 1118, cheapside
When was Thomas Becket enthroned?
1162
When was he Lord Chancellor?
1152
Who was he in conflict with?
King Henry II
True or false they were childhood friends?
True
Who crowned Henry II when Thomas Becket was in France after a conflict with Henry?
Archbishop of York
When was Thomas Becket murdered?
29th December 1170
Who caused his death?
Henry II
What did Henry II say about Thomas Becket that caused his death?
“who would rid me of this turbulent priest”
What happen after the Knights killed Thomas Becket?
The monks buried him in the crypt
Where was Thomas Becket killed?
Canterbury Cathedral
What did Henry II do after reserving the news of his murder?
He walked bare footed and wearing rags to Canterbury
What happen to Henry II when he made it to Canterbury Cathedral?
He went to the crypt where Thomas Becket was buried and got the monks to whip his back as a punishment for causing Thomas Becket’s death and to get forgiveness from God.
True or false? Was Henry II back bleed lots after his whipping from the monks?
True
What happened to Henry II feet when walking to Canterbury?
The stones on the path cut open his feet making it a painful walk here
