Thomas Becket Flashcards
1
Q
Becket appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
A
1162
2
Q
Becket opposed Henry’s church reforms, known as the ‘Constitutions of Clarendon’
A
1164
3
Q
Henry accused Becket of treason
A
1164
4
Q
Becket flees into exile in France
A
1164
5
Q
Becket threatens Henry II with excommunication
A
1167
6
Q
Becket returns from exile in France. His return is popular amongst the people.
A
1170
7
Q
Becket excommunicates Bishop Foliot for coronating Henry’s son. It was Becket’s job.
A
1170
8
Q
Becket excommunicates Bishop Foliot for coronating Henry’s son. It was Becket’s job.
A
1170
9
Q
Becket is murdered by 5 knights at Canterbury Cathedral
A
1170
10
Q
Becket is made a saint. Canterbury Cathedral becomes a destination for pilgrimages.
A
1173
