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Henry II Thomas Becket Jaana Lindmets 2012. Henry II Henry II also known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry Plantagenet 5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189 Son of Matilda.

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1 Henry II Thomas Becket Jaana Lindmets 2012

2 Henry II Henry II also known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry Plantagenet 5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189 Son of Matilda of England and Geoffrey of Anjou

3 The reign of Henry II The first unquestioned ruler Took the throne in 1154 Inherited a large area Began to restore order

4 Thomas Becket Born: ca 1118, London Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 Was murdered in 1170 Venerated as a saint and martyr

5 The conflict between the church and Henry II The beginning of the struggle Henry II and Thomas Becket “Will not someone rid me of this turbulent priest?”

6 Canterbury Cathedral Image of Thomas Becket from a stained glass window

7 Used sources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canterbury_Cathedral http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/becke t_thomas.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/becke t_thomas.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry _ii_king.shtml http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/henry _ii_king.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Becket http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II_of_England


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