People have debating that quote from King Henry II for over 800 years. He may have meant that he wished someone would just shut up Thomas Becket. However, some knights took the king seriously and killed Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury.
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/becket.htm
What does 'will no one rid me of this troublesome priest' means?
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Thank you sooo much Ms. Sue. I really appreciate that because I was having a really hard time answering this question.
Have a nice night! :)
Have a nice night! :)