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Thomas Becket is murdered by four of Henrys knights
England · House / House of Plantagenet. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Thomas Becket is murdered by four of Henrys knights
Absolved of the murder of Thomas a Becket by Pope Alexander III
Makes a public penance for Beckets murder
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