Thomas a Becket29 December 1170
Murdered by 4 of Henry IIs knights at the alter of St Benedict, Canterbury cathedral
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Murdered by 4 of Henry IIs knights at the alter of St Benedict, Canterbury cathedral
Possible excommunication leads Henry to say "who will rid me of this turbulent priest"
Thomas Becket is murdered by 4 of Henrys knights
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