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England and the Angevin Empire in the Reign of Henry II, 1154–89

The settlements between king and church, 1172–74

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Recall questions on the Compromise of Avranches, what Henry conceded and kept, the penance at Canterbury, and the long-term outcome of the dispute.

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Key term

What was the long-term outcome of the Becket dispute?

Who and when

What public act of atonement did Henry perform at Canterbury in 1174?

Key term

By what 1172 agreement was Henry reconciled with the papacy after Becket's death?

Questions from this subtopic

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  1. 1

    By what 1172 agreement was Henry reconciled with the papacy after Becket's death?

    Model answer

    The Compromise of Avranches.

  2. 2

    What public act of atonement did Henry perform at Canterbury in 1174?

    Model answer

    Public penance, being scourged at Becket's tomb.

  3. 3

    In what year was Becket canonised as a saint?

    Model answer

    1173.

  4. 4

    Who was elected Archbishop of Canterbury in 1173 in succession to Becket?

    Model answer

    Richard, prior of Dover and a former monk of Canterbury, elected in June 1173 and consecrated by Pope Alexander III at Anagni in April 1174.

  5. 5

    What did Henry actually concede at Avranches?

    Model answer

    Free appeals to Rome and the abandonment of customs introduced against the church (the criminous clerks concession followed in 1176), together with a promise to go on crusade and to restore Canterbury's property.

  6. 6

    What did Henry keep despite Avranches?

    Model answer

    Control of episcopal elections in practice, the revenues of vacant sees, and jurisdiction over church lands, so his real power over the church was little reduced.

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