Thomas Becket

GPTKB entity

Statements (331)
Predicate Object
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gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Henry_II_of_England
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:became_chancellor_of_england_in 1155
gptkbp:birth_date c. 1119
1119-01-01
gptkbp:birth_year 1119
gptkbp:bishop gptkb:Canterbury
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:London
1119
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:canonized_by gptkb:Pope_Alexander_III
1173
1173-02-21
February 21, 1173
gptkbp:canonized_year 1173
gptkbp:commemorated_by December 29
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gptkb:Richard_I_of_England
gptkb:Thomas_Aquinas
gptkb:William_the_Conqueror
gptkb:Eleanor_of_Aquitaine
gptkb:Pope_Alexander_III
gptkbp:country 1170
gptkbp:death_date December 29, 1170
1170-12-29
gptkbp:death_year 1170
gptkbp:defending_champion the ecclesiastical courts
the rights of the clergy
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Murder_in_the_Cathedral
gptkb:theater
gptkb:literature
gptkb:The_Lion_in_Winter
gptkb:Art_History
gptkb:film
various artworks
various works of art
various literary works
Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales
various films and documentaries
a bishop
T. S. Eliot's play ' Murder in the Cathedral'
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Canterbury
1170
gptkbp:died_in_the_year 1170
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkbp:exile gptkb:France
6 years
conflict with King Henry II
gptkbp:exile_end_year 1170
gptkbp:exile_start_year 1164
gptkbp:feast_day December 29
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gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkbp:has_impact_on English law
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Pope_Alexander_III
the clergy
gptkbp:has_student_body gptkb:Christian_theology
the liberal arts
the arts and theology
gptkbp:his_shrine_became_a gptkb:pilgrimage_site
gptkbp:historical_figure 12th century
the 12th century
the conflict of church and state
the martyrdom of saints.
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of church versus state
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas Becket
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gptkbp:inspired_the_play gptkb:Murder_in_the_Cathedral
Murder in the Cathedral by T. S. Eliot
gptkbp:is_a_central_figure_in history of England
the history of the English monarchy
the history of Canterbury Cathedral
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:English_Reformation
gptkb:literature
gptkb:Christian_history
gptkb:historical_significance
the conflict between church and state
the history of England
history of England
the history of English literature
the history of the Catholic Church
the history of the English monarchy
the development of English Christianity
the history of religious conflict
the history of the English Reformation
the struggle for church independence
the history of the English clergy
controversy during his lifetime
gptkbp:is_a_martyr_in gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:is_a_martyr_of gptkb:the_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:Norman_aristocracy
gptkb:clergy
the clergy
the English nobility
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:political_debates
historical studies
historical reenactments
historical novels
various films
various literary works
historical documentaries
Numerous films
numerous films and plays
historical analysis.
numerous biographies
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:the_papacy
the rights of the church
papal authority
the Church's rights
the rights of the Church
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:tyranny
religious freedom
royal authority
the conflict between church and state
church independence
the struggle for justice
sacrifice for faith
faith and conviction
the struggle for church independence
religious conviction
the struggle for religious freedom
church-state conflict
the struggle between Church and State
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkb:Canterbury_Tales
gptkb:Thomas_Becket_Society
Becket controversy
the phrase ' Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?'
Becket pilgrimage
the Becket pilgrimage
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:the_Anglican_Communion
gptkbp:is_criticized_for the king's authority
the king's interference in church matters
gptkbp:is_friend_of gptkb:King_Henry_II_of_England
gptkb:Pope_Alexander_III
gptkb:King_Henry_II
King Henry II before their conflict
gptkbp:is_influential_in later church-state relations
gptkbp:is_known_for his opposition to royal authority
his conflict with King Henry II
conflict with Henry II
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with the phrase ' Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?'
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as a tragic hero
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in literature and drama
historical debates about Church and State.
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:the_Constitutions_of_Clarendon
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as literature and film
various films
films and television shows
various literary works
various works of literature
gptkbp:is_remembered_for gptkb:martyrdom
a martyr
his martyrdom
eloquent speeches
defense of ecclesiastical independence
sacrificial death
his opposition to royal authority
defiance against the king
his conflict with King Henry II
his stand for ecclesiastical independence
commitment to his principles
his stand against royal authority
a symbol of religious freedom
gptkbp:key_player the development of English law
investiture controversy
the power struggles of the 12th century
the power struggle between church and monarchy
power struggle between church and monarchy
the struggle for power between church and monarchy
the power dynamics of medieval England
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:martyrdom
Martyrdom
gptkbp:nationality English
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Christian_history
medieval England
the history of the English monarchy
the English church
the history of martyrdom
medieval cleric
the history of the Catholic faith
the history of the monarchy in England
the history of the Catholic Church in England
the history of England's monarchy
the history of Canterbury Cathedral
gptkbp:notable_for English saint
historical martyr.
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:opposed_the_king's_authority_over the church
gptkbp:political_position medieval England
gptkbp:position gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:role gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:served_as gptkb:Prime_Minister
gptkbp:served_as_archbishop_of gptkb:Canterbury
gptkbp:served_as_chancellor_of gptkb:England
gptkbp:served_as_chancellor_of_england under King Henry II
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gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkb:Christianity
gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:was gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:was_a gptkb:scholars
gptkb:spiritual_leader
gptkb:martyrdom
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:clergy
gptkb:political_leaders
gptkb:Archbishop
historical martyr
religious martyr
gptkbp:was_a_chancellor_of gptkb:England
gptkbp:was_a_clerk_to gptkb:Archbishop_Theobald_of_Canterbury
gptkbp:was_a_close_advisor_to gptkb:King_Henry_II
gptkbp:was_a_close_friend_of gptkb:King_Henry_II_of_England
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in gptkb:the_English_Reformation
gptkb:English_Reformation
gptkb:Canterbury_Tales
history of the English church
the conflict between church and state
the Investiture Controversy
the history of England
Canterbury pilgrimage
the history of the Catholic Church
the history of the English church
development of canon law
the evolution of church law
dispute between church and state
struggle for church reform
Thomas Becket controversy
development of English law
history of Canterbury Cathedral
history of religious tolerance
history of the English Reformation
history of the English church's autonomy
the history of the Catholic Church in England
the history of the English Church
medieval English history
the development of English canon law
history of the Church of England
medieval Church politics
gptkbp:was_a_lawyer_before_becoming a cleric
gptkbp:was_a_lawyer_by_training nan
gptkbp:was_a_martyr_in the Christian tradition
gptkbp:was_a_patron_of gptkb:England
gptkb:Archery
the clergy
sick people
feast of St. Thomas Becket
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of religious freedom
moral integrity
the rights of the church
the separation of church and state
the rights of the clergy
moral integrity in leadership
the church's authority
the church's moral authority
the church's independence from the monarchy
the sanctity of the church
the Church's independence
ecclesiastical rights
the primacy of the Pope
the rights of the Church
the sanctity of the Church
gptkbp:was_appointed_archbishop_in 1162
gptkbp:was_assassinated_in_the_year 1170
gptkbp:was_canonized_in_the_year 1173
gptkbp:was_educated_at gptkb:the_University_of_Paris
gptkb:University_of_Paris
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:the_Church
gptkb:the_Catholic_Church
gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkb:four_knights_of_King_Henry_II
1170
religious freedom
the church
December 29, 1170
King Henry II's knights
four knights
the church's independence
the church's rights
the cause of justice
the cause of the church
the cause of religious freedom
the cause of the Church
gptkbp:was_influenced_by gptkb:the_writings_of_St._Augustine
the Gregorian Reform
the teachings of St. Augustine
gptkbp:was_involved_in gptkb:the_Constitutions_of_Clarendon
gptkb:Constitutions_of_Clarendon
investiture controversy
the dispute over the election of bishops
Church-State conflict
the Becket controversy
the dispute over investiture
the dispute over church and state
gptkbp:was_involved_in_a_dispute_with King Henry II over the law
gptkbp:was_involved_in_disputes_over the rights of the church
the appointment of bishops
gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_becket_controversy nan
gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_conflict_over gptkb:the_Constitutions_of_Clarendon
gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_constitutions_of_clarendon gptkb:political_debates
gptkbp:was_involved_in_the_trial_of clergy accused of crimes
gptkbp:was_known_for piety
eloquence
his opposition to royal authority
strong opposition to King Henry II
eloquence and intelligence
his strong defense of ecclesiastical rights
his opposition to King Henry II
gptkbp:was_known_for_his_eloquence nan
gptkbp:was_the_archbishop_of gptkb:Canterbury
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gptkb:Church_of_England
gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier
gptkb:Peter_O'_Toole
gptkb:the_Canterbury_Pulpit
gptkb:St._Paul's_Cathedral,_London
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