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What Happened in December 1170

Historical Events

Thomas Becket Assassinated

Dec 29 English Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket assassinated before the high altar of Canterbury Cathedral by four knights

Famous Deaths

Thomas Becket (c. 1118-1170)

Dec 29 English Archbishop of Canterbury (1162-70), assassinated by 4 knights of King Henry II at 52 [1]