In , realising the extent of Henry's displeasure, Becket fled into exile in France, and remained in exile for several years. He returned in On the 29 December , four knights, believing the king wanted Becket out of the way, confronted and murdered Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. Becket was made a saint in and his shrine in Canterbury Cathedral became an important focus for pilgrimage.
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One of the knights approached him, and struck Becket on the shoulder with the flat of his sword. It seems that the knights did not at first intend to kill Becket, but as he stood firm after the first blow, the four attacked and butchered him.
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