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Henry II

Noun

Meaning

first Plantagenet King of England; instituted judicial and financial reforms; quarreled with archbishop Becket concerning the authority of the Crown over the church (1133-1189)

king of France from 1547 to 1559; regained Calais from the English; husband of Catherine de Medicis and father of Charles IX (1519-1559)

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1492 ) * July 10 King Henry II of France (jousting accident) (b. Source: Internet

After initially siding with Henry II against Otto II during Henry's failed revolt in 977, Boleslaus II swore loyalty to Otto II. Source: Internet

As local rulers continued fighting amongst themselves the Norman King of England Henry II was invited to intervene. Source: Internet

As regent, Henry II took actions aimed less at guardianship of his infant cousin and more at claiming the throne for himself. Source: Internet

Also published in April 2010 was Alison Weir 's novel, The Captive Queen, which details Eleanor's life from when she first met Henry II of England to her death in 1204. Source: Internet

At this point Henry II made an offer of peace to his sons; on the advice of Louis the offer was refused. Source: Internet

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