Henry II 'Plantagenet', King of England

1133 - 1189  (56 years)

• Name	, Henry II 'Plantagenet', King of England
  Born	5 Mar 1133	Le Mans, Sarthe, France
  Gender	Male
  Died	6 Jul 1189	Chinon Castle, Indre-et-Loire, France
  Buried	Fontevraud, Abbey, France
  Notes	BIOGRAPHY: Reigned 19 Dec 1154-1189. He ruled an empire that stretched from the Tweed to the Pyrenees. In spite of frequent hostilities with the French King his own family and rebellious Barons (culminating in the great revolt of 1173-74) and his quarrel with Thomas Becket, Henry maintained control over his possessions until shortly before his death. His judicial and administrative reforms which increased Royal control and influence at the expense of the Barons were of great constitutional importance. Introduced trial by Jury. Duke of Normandy.
  Person ID	I3720	McFadyen and Parker
  Last Modified	2 Aug 2006

  
  

  Children	1. John 'Lackland' King of England,   b. 24 Dec 1166, King Manor House, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England ,   d. 19 Oct 1216, Newark Castle, Newark, Nottinghamshire, England  (Age 49 years)
  Last Modified	8 Jun 2022
  Family ID	F1312	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart