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Explore key moments in the life and legacy of Thomas Becket (1120–1170), one of the most important and influential figures in medieval Europe. Trace Becket's tumultuous journey from a merchant's son to an archbishop, and from a revered saint in death to a 'traitor' in the eyes of Henry VIII more than 350 years later. 1120.
On the death of his Archbishop of Canterbury in May 1161, Henry saw his chance of bringing the Church to heel, by promoting his best friend Thomas to the newly vacated post. With the donning of his archbishop’s robes however, Becket’s whole demeanour seems to have changed, as he appeared to have experienced a religious conversion.
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury, the most important bishop in England. In 1170, he was brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral. Historians have long debated whether his murder was on ...
Thomas Becket was an English archbishop and martyr, famously murdered by knights of Henry II at Canterbury Cathedral. After his death, his tomb and relics became a focus for pilgrimage and he was made a saint. Read more about Becket below, or use our timeline and story map resources to explore his life - and afterlife - visually. Life and Legend Thomas Becket was born in
14 de may. de 2024 · 29 December. St. Thomas Becket (© Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana) “For the name of Jesus and the protection of the Church, I am ready to embrace death.”. These were the words St. Thomas is reported to have uttered before his murder. He had been a man of power, accustomed to command. He died as a servant of Christ and a martyr: keeping the ...
St. Thomas Becket - Martyr, Archbishop, Canterbury: For almost a year after the death of Theobald, the see of Canterbury was vacant. Thomas was aware of the king’s intention and tried to dissuade him by warnings of what would happen. Henry persisted and Thomas was elected. Once consecrated, Thomas changed both his outlook and his way of life.
Thomas Becket, eller Thomas à Becket, född 21 december 1118 i Cheapside, London, död 29 december 1170 i katedralen i Canterbury, Kent, var en engelsk kyrkoman och ärkebiskop av Canterbury från 1162 till 1170. Han vördas som helgon inom Romersk-katolska kyrkan med minnesdag 29 december.
