#HenryII of England wanted control of #CuriaCourts and was opposed by his friend #ThomasBeckett, #ArchbishopOfCanterbury. Having exclaimed, "Will no-one rid me of this miserable priest?", his knights took initiative on #ThisDayInHistory in 1170, slaying Thomas in his cathedral.

Thomas Beckett by James Eadie Reid 1868-1928 at Worcester Cathedral.

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"I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace."

🕯⚔️ Archbishop of Canterbury #ThomasBeckett was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights of #HenryII #OTD 29 December 1170. #History

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"I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace."

🕯⚔️ Archbishop of Canterbury #ThomasBeckett was assassinated in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights of #HenryII #OTD 29 December 1170. #History