Were there any other kings who had public humiliation and punishment just not death besides Henry the second
Kings who were punished
Yes, there were several other kings who faced public humiliation and punishment without being put to death. Some notable examples include:
1. King John of England: King John faced public humiliation and punishment in 1214 when he was forced to give up his English and Norman territories to the barons during the First Barons' War. He was also excommunicated by the Pope in 1209.
2. King Edward II of England: In 1327, Edward II was deposed by his wife, Queen Isabella, and her lover, Roger Mortimer. He was imprisoned and eventually died under mysterious circumstances, with many speculating that he was murdered.
3. King Richard II of England: Richard II was deposed in 1399 by his cousin, Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV), who accused him of misrule. He was imprisoned in Pontefract Castle and later died there, possibly through starvation or murder.
4. King James II of England: James II was deposed during the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and replaced by his Protestant daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange. He went into exile in France and died there.
These are just a few examples, and there may be others throughout history who faced punishment or humiliation without being killed.
No tell me ones like Henry the second
Apologies for the confusion. Henry II of England's public humiliation and punishment holds a unique place in history due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. Henry II was not directly involved in Becket's murder, but his words were interpreted by his followers as an order to eliminate Becket, who had become the king's fierce opponent.
Upon learning of Becket's murder, Henry II deeply regretted his words and actions that had indirectly led to the event. To show his remorse and seek forgiveness, he carried out acts of penance and public humiliation. Here are some examples:
1. Self-flagellation: Henry II reportedly whipped himself with a knotted rope as an act of penance for his role in Becket's death. This was a way to demonstrate his remorse and seek forgiveness from God.
2. Pilgrimage to Canterbury: The king made a barefoot pilgrimage to Becket's shrine at Canterbury Cathedral, where he was publicly flogged by monks. He spent an entire night praying at Becket's tomb, offering additional acts of penance.
3. Financial donations and royal endowments: Henry II made generous donations to various monastic and religious establishments, as well as endowed several monasteries and churches. These acts of philanthropy were intended to appease both God and the Church.
It is worth noting that while other kings may have faced public humiliation or punishment, their situations and circumstances may have been different from Henry II's unique penance for Becket's murder.