Thomas of England

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_English_Reformation
gptkb:Thomas_Becket
gptkb:Canterbury
gptkb:the_Canterbury_Tales
the history of the Church of England
the martyrdom of saints
the Becket controversy
the pilgrimage to Canterbury
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:England
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Canterbury_Cathedral
gptkbp:canonized_by gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:commemorated_by various churches
gptkbp:cultural_impact in literature and film
gptkbp:date_of_birth 1118
gptkbp:death_date 1170
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:England
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:artworks
plays and operas
gptkbp:feast_day December 29
gptkbp:historical_period 12th century
gptkbp:historical_significance martyr for the church
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thomas of England
gptkbp:influenced English law
the development of canon law
the relationship between church and state
Christian thought
the concept of martyrdom
the concept of religious freedom
subsequent archbishops
the notion of clerical celibacy
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Saint_Augustine
gptkbp:inspired_by the conflict with King Henry II
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:martyrdom
his legacy in Christian history
his conflict with King Henry II
his role in the church's independence from the monarchy
defending the rights of the church
his canonization process.
his stance against the king's authority
gptkbp:legacy influence on the Church of England
gptkbp:notable_work writings on theology
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:clergy
gptkbp:patronage gptkb:Archery
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:significant_event murder in Canterbury Cathedral
gptkbp:symbolizes the struggle for church independence
gptkbp:title gptkb:Archbishop
gptkbp:writings letters and sermons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:King_John_of_England
gptkb:Henry_III_of_England
gptkb:King_John
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5