Henry II's relations with Thomas Becket have overshadowed all his other dealings, not only concerning religion, but in his whole life and reign. Nothing could be more misleading than the notion of a saintly man of God ill treated by a tyrannical monarch. It was said that Henry never chose unworthy friends, but Becket's worthiness is doubtful. Strange mixture of man about town, witty, extravagant, confused and self promoting churchman, Becket has won himself a place in history by being good at making other people appear to be in the wrong.