King Henry II King Henry II was ruler of England during the 12th century. He and his loyal, Saxon Chancellor, Thomas Becket ruled over the state and government of England. With Becket at his side to provide insight and ideas Henry was a better ruler. Henry loved being head of throne. He became obsessed with power and thought by using Becket he would gain control over the church by appointing him Archbishop. Thus began the …
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…people of England thought he was. Becket was the mastermind behind it all. Unfortunately for the king Becket found his love and devotion serving God and his church, and Henry could not handle the fact of not having complete power over state and church. His greed for power and personal gains brought him to his end as a great king, and lead to the death of his only friend and person he loved, Thomas Becket.