Events
- Born
- 25 MAR 1133 — Le Mans, Sarthe, Anjou, Normandy, France
- Died
- 6 JUL 1189 — Chinon Castle, Tourane, Indre-Et-Loire, France
- Title
King of England
Parents
Family group sheet →- FatherCount of Anjou and Duke of Normandy Geoffrey Plantagenet, V24 Aug 1113 – 07 Sep 1151
- MotherQueen Alice Matilda1103 – 10 Sep 1167
- ChildHenry, II25 MAR 1133 – 6 JUL 1189
Family
Family group sheet →Married: 18 MAY 1152 — Bordeaux Cathedral, Gironde, Bordeaux, France
- FatherHenry, II25 MAR 1133 – 6 JUL 1189
- MotherEleanore d'Aquitaine, of AquitaineABT 1122 – 1 APR 1204
- ChildEleanor Plantagenet, de Castile13 OCT 1162 – 31 OCT 1214
- ChildJohn Plantagenet, I24 Dec 1167 – 19 Oct 1216
Family
Family group sheet →Married: ABT 1170
- FatherHenry, II25 MAR 1133 – 6 JUL 1189
- MotherRosamond of Clifford1137 – ABT 1176
- ChildWilliam Plantagenet1173 – 1226
Family
Family group sheet →- FatherHenry, II25 MAR 1133 – 6 JUL 1189
- ChildJohn, I, of England24 DEC 1166 – 19 OCT 1216
Notes
- He was the first of the Angevin Kings. Reigned for 35 years. He ruled an empire that stretched from theTweed to the Pyrenees. In spite of frequent hostitilties 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. Dukeof Normandy. He built: Chester, London, Westminster Abbey, Sutton at Home,Walsingham and Worcester.