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The knights were to blame for Thomas's death because they acted under the influence of King Henry II's frustrated comments regarding Thomas Becket's opposition to royal authority. Their interpretation of the king's words incited them to take lethal action against Becket, whom they perceived as a traitor to the crown. This tragic outcome highlights the consequences of unchecked ambition and the volatile relationship between church and state during that era. Ultimately, their misguided loyalty to the king led to a violent act that resulted in Becket's martyrdom.

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