Thomas Becket & Henry the second

Question 1

who was Thomas Becket?

Answer 1

• Thomas was one of Henry the second’s close friends.
• He was in charge of religion in England
• After Henry and Tomas fell out many times Henry’s nights murdered Thomas.

Question 2

what happened when Thomas was murdered by the nights

Answer 2

-He was killed because when Henry and Thomas were arguing Henry shouted ‘‘who will rid me of this troublesome priest’’ the nights overheard and at night they went and murdered Thomas then fled the scene

Question 3

How many years did Thomas leave England?

Answer 3

6 years

Question 4

how many times did Henry and Thomas fall out

Answer 4

2 times