Henry II of England has a disagreement with the Church. As soon as the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he comes up with an excellent proposal. Instead of appointing another pious clergyman who is devoted to Rome and the Church, he would name Thomas Becket, a deacon of the church who was formerly his drinking and wenching buddy, to the position. Becket, on the other hand, takes his work seriously and is a more formidable opponent for Henry in this contest.
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Henry II of England has a disagreement with the Church. As soon as the Archbishop of Canterbury dies, he comes up with an excellent proposal. Instead of appointing another pious clergyman who is devoted to Rome and the Church, he would name Thomas Becket, a deacon of the church who was formerly his drinking and wenching buddy, to the position. Becket, on the other hand, takes his work seriously and is a more formidable opponent for Henry in this contest.
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