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Thomas Becket came to the notice of the king when he worked as clerk and accountant to Archbishop Theobald of Canterbury. Becket showed such great promise and worked so diligently that Henry made him Chancellor of England with responsibility for supervising the king's Chancery (writing office) as well as a role in the royal administration.
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What did Henry make Becket in 1154?
Henry appointed Becket as Chancellor in 1154.
Did King Henry II want Thomas Becket to die?
Probably not. Henry II clearly regretted the death of Becket. He was very angry at Becket at the time of Becket's death, but he was also very ill, and we have no precise record of what he said about Becket at the time.
Who is thomas becket's wife?
Thomas Becket was and Archbishop and therefore took a vow of chastity. He had no wife.
Why did Hugh of horsea a chaplain want to harm becket?
Because he supported Reginald de Broc and the king in the quarrel with Becket. The feud was not Henry II vs the Church, it was Henry II and various members of the church, including the Archbishop of York and the Bishops of London and Salisbury vs Becket.
What changed in beckets relationship with king Henry 2?
When Becket became archbishop he became religions and did not do what Henry said
