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It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal merit, attainments in learning, and prudence in managing public business shall not be unworthy of the dignity of that see.
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"It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal merit, attainments in learning, and prudence in managing public business shall not be unworthy of the dignity of that see."
— Thomas Becket

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It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should receive for its new bishop a man whose personal merit, attainments in learning, and prudence in managing public business shall not be unworthy of the dignity of that see. — Thomas Becket

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Thomas Becket was a Clergyman from Kingdom of England (1119–1170).

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Who said "It is important that the Church of London, which has now lost its ruler, should…"?
This quote is attributed to Thomas Becket, a Clergyman from Kingdom of England.
When did Thomas Becket live?
Thomas Becket lived from 1119 – 1170.