'Henry II', 1773. Henry II of England, (1133-1189) expanded empire and was driven by a desire to restore lands and privileges, his desire to reform the Church led to conflict with Thomas Becket which resulted in Becket's murder in 1170. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). From "A New and Complete History of England, From the Earliest Period of Authentic Intelligence to the Present Time", by Temple Sydney. [J. Cooke, London, 1773]