This Day in History Entry #46
December 29th, 2009 by Wordsman
Thomas proved to be Henry’s black beast
But did he really want him deceased?
Four knights him overheard
Took him just at his word
And rid him of that turbulent priest
Event: Assassination of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury
Year: 1170
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Becket#Assassination
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December 29th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Later – inspired Chaucer to write tales not brief –
January 8th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Well worth visiting Canterbury if you get the chance.