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Henry II of England

  • May 3, 1133

    Birth Of Henry II

    A son, Henry, was born to Matilda, daughter of Henry I and Geoffrey of Anjou.
  • Marriage
    1152

    Marriage

    Henry marries Eleanor of Aquitane
  • Accession
    1154

    Accession

    Henry became king of England
  • First win on a battle
    1157

    First win on a battle

    Henry successfully gained the return of the border lands of Cumberland
  • 1166

    Brittany Conquer

    Henry occupied Brittany and installed his son Geoffrey as Duke.
  • 1170

    Coronation of heir

    Henry gives the crown to his elder son. The young Henry became known as the young king.
  • Young Henry rejects the throne
    1170

    Young Henry rejects the throne

    Young Henry rejects to be the heir of Henry II.
  • Richard I of England
    1189

    Richard I of England

    Richard I, the heir of Henry II, becames the king of England because of the dead of Henry II
  • Death
    Jun 6, 1189

    Death

    He died on July 6, 1189
  • Period: 1547 to Oct 7, 1559

    Reign