XEE4182079 Thomas Becket died, 29 December 1170: the archbishop of Cantorbery Saint Thomas of Canterbury (1117-1170) meeting in his apartments his assassins, the knights William of Tracy, Richard the Breton, Reginald Fitzurse, Hugues of Morville (supporters of King Henry II of England). Guessing their intention, Becket shows them the sky to warn them that God will punish the criminals. Engraving after the painting of J. Gilbert in ???he Illustrious Universe?? 1864. Private collection. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Becket died, 29 December 1170: the archbishop of Cantorbery Saint Thomas of Canterbury (1117-1170) meeting in his apartments his assassins, the knights William of Tracy, Richard the Breton, Reginald Fitzurse, Hugues of Morville (supporters of King Henry II of England). Guessing their intention, Becket shows them the sky to warn them that God will punish the criminals. Engraving after the painting of J. Gilbert in ???he Illustrious Universe?? 1864. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright.