1170- Henry got the Archbishop of York to crown his son the next King of England. Would be normally done by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
July 1170- Henry and Becket met in France, sorted out their differences, Henry stayed in Normandy and Becket returned to Engalnd.
December 1170- Becket broke his promise, expelled all the bishops who had suppoted Henry from the Church and asked the Pope to punish teh Archbishop of York.
Some bishops went to France and told Henry, who was furious and said " Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest.
Some Knights heard what Henry said and set off for Engalnd. Henry sent messengers to try and stop them.
Knights founf Becket and MURDER HIM!!!!
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