Henry II and Thomas Becket

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Henry II and Thomas Becket

• Monika Härma

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Henry II

• Was born on 4 March 1133, died in 1189.
• Also known as Henry of Anjou, Henry Fitzempress,
  Henry Curtmantle (Shortmantle) and Henry
  Plantagenet
• His mother was the Empress Matilda
• His father was Count of Anjou

Henry II
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As a king

• Lord of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and Count
  of Anjou, Brittany, Poitou, Normandy, Maine, and
  Gascony
• Claimed Aquitaine through marriage.

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Marriage

• In 1152 married Eleanor of Aquitaine 
• They had eight children
• During the last years of his reign Henry's wife
  and sons constantly plotted against him.

Eleanor of Aquitaine
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As a king

• Lived a lot outside England
• Strengthened royal administration
• Reformed the law system
• The founder of English common law
• Was a very intelligent and strong king

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Thomas Becket

• An educated chancellor
• A friend of Henry II
• In 1162 became the Archbishop of Canterbury

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Henry II and Thomas Becket

• As an archbishop, Becket changed his politics and
  opposed Henry II
• "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"
• After his death, Becket was canonised

The death of Thomas Becket
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Thank you!
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Sources

• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II_of_England
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Becket
• http//www.britainexpress.com/History/Henry_II_and
  _Thomas_a_Becket.htm
• http//www.historylearningsite.co.uk/thomas_becket
  .htm