Assassination of Thomas Becket
Four armed knights loyal to King Henry II confront Archbishop Thomas Becket near the altar of Canterbury Cathedral during vespers, swords drawn, intent on killing him as monks flee in terror.
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604
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1174
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1174
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44 BC
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1914
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1175
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1175
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44 BC
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