Council of Northampton
Defends himself by use of the "benefit of clergy". Accused of embezzlement while Chancellor
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1164 in England
Explore 12 historical events and records for England in 1164.
Historical records for England in 1164
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October
Council of Northampton
Thomas Becket is accused of embezzlement & contempt of court
Exile of Henry II
Becket flees to Louis VII of France
Other events (month unknown)
Constitution of England
Refuses to seal the Constitutions of Clarendon
Constitution of England
The legal rights of the Church & State are codified at the Council of Clarendon
Constitution of England
The Constitutions of Clarendon place limitations on the clergy
Council of Clarendon
Becket rejects the Council of Clarendon & is condemned at the Council of Northton
Council of Clarendon
The legal rights of the Church & State are codified at the Council of Clarendon
Council of Clarendon
The legal rights of the Church & State are codified at the Council of Clarendon
Exile of Thomas a Becket
Arrives at Flanders to seek his exile
Exile of Thomas a Becket
Secretly leaves Northampton to seek exile abroad
Exile of Thomas a Becket
Arrives at Sandwich in order to leave the shores of Britain
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