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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2019 · 16 MIN

Henry II and Thomas Becket, Part I: Friends

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(Christine) Being King of England isn't an easy task, but Henry II was aided by his good friend, Thomas Becket, serving as Chancellor. Then, Henry saw an opportunity to place Thomas in the highest position of power in the English church. What could go wrong?

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