Henry II

By bpbull
  • Period: Jan 1, 1130 to Jan 1, 1200

    The Life of Henry II

  • Mar 5, 1133

    Henry II Birth

    Henry was born in Le Mans, France to Geoffrey Plantagenet and Matilda.
  • Jan 1, 1150

    Henry II Duke of Normandy

    Henry II was made Duke of Normandy at the age of seventeen.
  • Sep 7, 1151

    Geoffrey Plantagenet Dies

    On this date, Henry's father passed away, which made Henry the Count of Anjou.
  • May 18, 1152

    Marriage

    Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was previously married to Louis VII, King of France.
  • Oct 25, 1154

    King Stephen

    After invading England, Henry made a deal with King Stephen that would make Henry King of England when Stephen died. Stephen died in 1154 and Henry sat on the throne.
  • Dec 19, 1154

    Coronation

    On this date, Henry II was coronated King of England at the age of twennty-one.
  • Jan 1, 1155

    New Chancellor

    Henry appoints Thomas Becket as Lord Chancellor.
  • Jun 3, 1162

    Thomas Becket Consecrated

    On this date, Becket was nominated and consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry requested of the Pope to choose Becket to fill the position.
  • Dec 29, 1170

    Thomas Becket is Murdered

    Henry II ordered the murder of his friend Thomas Becket out of anger. Henry regreted this for the rest of his life.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1173 to Dec 1, 1174

    The Great Revolt

    Eleanor, Henry's children, and the King of France unsuccessfuly revolt against Henry.
  • Jul 6, 1189

    Henry Dies

    Henry died shortly after surrendering to Philip. The only person at his bedside was his illigitemate son, Geoffrey.