Thomas a Becket (1118-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, disputing with Henry II of England, is overheard by fourknights who murder Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Manuscript c1180, earliest representation of the event. British Library.


Thomas a Becket (1118-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, disputing with Henry II of England, is overheard by fourknights who murder Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Manuscript c1180, earliest representation of the event. British Library.


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