King Henry and Becket remained good friends until they clashed over clerical privilege. Henry stated that the church was subject to the law of the land, but Becket insisted that the Church was above the law. What was the conflict between Thomas Becket and King Henry? Henry and Becket argued over tax policy and control …
Cromwell was arraigned under a bill of attainder and executed for treason and heresy on Tower Hill on 28 July 1540. The king later expressed regret at the loss of his chief minister, and his reign never recovered from the loss. Why did Henry execute Thomas Cromwell? When members of the Catholic aristocracy persuaded Henry …
King Henry VIII. Over 350 years after Thomas Becket’s death, his shrine was destroyed by agents of King Henry VIII. What happened to Thomas Becket’s tomb? 50 years after his murder, the remains of Thomas Becket were carefully removed from his tomb in the cathedral’s crypt and transferred (or ‘translated’) to a bejewelled and golden …
Henry had cut off from the Catholic Church in Rome, and declared himself head of the Church of England. His intention in destroying the monastic system was both to reap its wealth and to suppress political opposition. What happened to Thomas Becket’s shrine? Over 350 years after Thomas Becket’s death, his shrine was destroyed by …
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Club information Records Premierships 8 (1938, 1942, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 2004) Runners-up 10 (1940, 1947, 1967, 1974, 1979, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2012, 2014) Minor premiership 7 (1938, 1942, 1947, 1984, 1993, 1994, 2012) How many premierships has Canterbury won? Canterbury has been a pioneer in the new professionalism of rugby league. …
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Morton then escaped to Flanders. Upon his return to England after Henry VII assumed the throne in 1485, he became one of the most trusted and influential royal advisers. He was made archbishop of Canterbury in 1486, lord chancellor in 1487, and cardinal in 1493. Who became Archbishop of Canterbury during the reign of Henry …
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the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The most National Rugby League Wooden Spoons won by a team is three by the South Sydney Rabbitohs, in 2003, 2004 and 2006. Which team has won the most wooden spoons? Gold Coast and GSW join St Kilda and Hawthorn as the clubs to have been awarded the wooden spoon in …
NOTE – NZ Warriors (23 years) and Gold Coast Titans (11 years) have never won a Premiership. Which NRL club has not won a premiership? There are 2 clubs currently playing in the National Rugby League that are yet to win a premiership; New Zealand Warriors and Gold Coast Titans. Has any NRL team gone …
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Augustine founded the cathedral in 597 and dedicated it to Jesus Christ, the Holy Saviour. Augustine also founded the Abbey of St Peter and Paul outside the city walls. Who established a monastery at Canterbury? King Æthelberht converted to Christianity and allowed the missionaries to preach freely, giving them land to found a monastery outside …
On 21st March 1556, Thomas Cranmer was burnt at the stake for heresy. Identified as one of the most influential religious characters of his time in England, a leader of the Reformation and pioneering ecclesiastical figure, his fate had been sealed. What did Thomas Cranmer say at death? Fire being now put to him, he …
