Year 7 students have been thinking about Henry's quarrel with his Archbishop, Thomas Becket. Henry hoped that when he gave his friend, Thomas Becket, the job of archbishop that Becket would control the church for him. Henry wanted to choose his own bishops and get rid of those he did not like. But, Becket refused and took the side of the bishops. He ran the church in his own way! After many arguments, Henry lost his temper and shouted, "will no-one rid me of this troublesome priest?". Four knights heard this and decided to murder Becket.
The Pope was furious about the killing of Becket. He refused to help Henry until Henry showed that he was sorry for what had happened. To show he was sorry, Henry was whipped by monks!
What does this story tell us about the power of Henry II? Could he do whatever he liked? Or did he get into trouble because he tried to take too much power?
4 comments:
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I think he was quite powerful but he kept falling out with the churchmen. I don't think the death of Thomas Becket was entirely his fault.
I think he was a weak king and did not give commands instead received them. but was true to hizs people and had alot of respect
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