Henry II EQ 8 - What happened to Henry's position after the murder?

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When Henry heard of the murder in January 1171, Henry

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What term best describes Henry II's status in Europe post murder?

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What action did the Pope take directly after the murder of the archbishop?

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Who encouraged the Pope to excommunicate Henry II?

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What action did the Archbishop of Sens take after the murder?

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What did Louis VII wrote regarding unleashing the 'sword of St Peter'?

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What did Henry II have to do as penance for his part in the Archbishop's murder?

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What significant commitment was Henry made to undertake related to warfare?

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In order to prove his religious commitment, what order related to land was Henry II forced to adhere to?

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What pledge did Henry II make regarding the position of the pope?

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What did the papal legates say Henry II acted in the compromise of Avranches?

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What was the outcome of the compromise of Avranches for Henry II?

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What did Henry II do after Becket's canonisation in 1173?

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What does 'canonised' mean?

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How much money did Henry II spend annually to the Holy Land?

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What was Henry II's first destination every time he returned to England until his death?

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Who did Henry II commission to rebuild a section of Canterbury Cathedral in 1174?

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How much did William the Englishman receive annually from Henry II for reconstructing the cathedral?

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What did Henry do during the reconstruction of Canterbury Cathedral?

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What did Henry's penance involve in 1174?

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Where did Henry end his penitential walk?

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Henry committed his penance despite England being attacked by...

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How did Henry make it to the cathedral?

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What remained of Henry II's control over the church after the murder?

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After the murder, could Henry II still try clergymen if they had transgressed the king’s law, e.g. Forest Law?

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Which of Henry II's chosen bishops were accepted by the church in 1173?

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What was the church's stance on Henry II's new laws after the murder?