Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was assassinated by Hugh de Morville and other knights in 1170. This act was a result of a longstanding conflict between Becket and King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church. Becket's murder took place in Canterbury Cathedral and led to his martyrdom and eventual canonization. His death significantly impacted the relationship between the monarchy and the Church in England.
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury.
Thomas Becket was murdered by four of Henry II knights, Reginald Fitzurse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy, and Richard le Breton, at Canterbury Cathedral 29th December 1170.
Michel Guyot de Merville has written: 'Die abgeno thigte Einwilligung'
Reginald FitzUrse, Hugh de Moreville, William de Tracy and Richard le Breton
St. Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, was martyred in his Cathedral. You can read the entire account here:http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=12
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