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Lauren Paver-Thompson

King Henry II and Thomas Becket

This timeline shows the dramatic tale of King Henry II and Thomas Becket as their rocky friendship takes a turn for the worse in the fight for ultimate power.

The beginning

5th March 1133- Henry II is born in Le Mans, he is the son of Henry I and Matilda.

Did you know?

Did you know that Henry's mother, Matilda, was the Queen of England

1152-Henry marries Eleanor of Aquitaine, probably to gain power in parts of France.

BBC History

Quiz

Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine previously married to?

  • Louis VII of France
  • Louis VIII of France
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Quiz

How did Henry become King?

  • He was rightfully in line for the throne
  • He was given the crown as a friendly gesture
  • He invaded England and forced the previous king to hand over the crown

24th October 1154- Henry is coronated at Westminster Abbey at the age of 21

Quiz

Match Henry's grandparents and parents...

After the coronation

1155-Thomas Becket is appointed Chancellor of England.

1162-Thomas Becket appointed Archbishop

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Quiz

When was Thomas Becket appointed Archbishop of Canterbury?

  • 1166
  • 1162

1164-The Constitution of Clarendon is introduced by Henry II.

1164-Thomas Becket goes into exile in France, in protest of the Constitution of Clarendon.

The constitution of clarendon

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This image shows Becket excommunicating the guilty on the left side and meeting the King on the right side.


The Constitution of Clarendon summoned a council to Clarendon, Wilts, the agreement attempted to clarify and settle issues with Thomas Becket. The Constitution required bishops to obey the King's rules and it showed to undemime the benefit of clergy. It also seemed to threaten the liberty of the church. Henry made this agreement to strip the Church of most of its power after Becket started to disagree with Henry and side with the Church. This act was condemned by Pope Alexander III.

After the constitution's initial introduction

1166-The Constitution is still causing arguments but Becket accepts it publicly, yet he never fulfils his commitment.