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Henry II 5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189 Matilda of England, Geoffrey of Anjou 19 December 1154 The first Plantagenet King of England ( ) Eleanor of Aquitaine Inherited a large area Had five sons and three daughters Died broken, disappointed and defeated by his sons and the king of France
The children of Henry II
The third son of Henry II 3 September 1189 (until 1199) Married to Berengaria Spent hardly any time in England French culture Rebellious, popular, brave Was killed in a battle He left no heir Richard the Lionheart 8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199
Was born in London Archbishop of Canterbury in A saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion Started off as friends with Henry II Several conflicts with Henry II Thomas Becket 21 December 1118 (or 1120) – 29 December 1170
Conflict with Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” 29 December 1170 His head was cut in half, revealing his brain The murder of Thomas Becket
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