henry ii (Meaning)
henry ii (n)
king of France from 1547 to 1559; regained Calais from the English; husband of Catherine de Medicis and father of Charles IX (1519-1559)
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)
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henry ii Sentence Examples
- Henry II of England ascended to the throne in 1154, ending the Anarchy.
- Henry II implemented legal reforms through the Assize of Clarendon.
- Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine brought vast lands under his control.
- Henry II's reign saw the establishment of the Exchequer, an important financial institution.
- Henry II had eight legitimate children, including Richard the Lionheart and John.
- Henry II's attempt to reduce the power of the church led to the Becket Controversy.
- Henry II died in 1189, leaving a legacy of administrative reforms and territorial expansion.
- Henry II is considered one of the most influential kings in English history.
- Henry II's reign marked a significant turning point for the English monarchy.
- Henry II's Plantagenet dynasty ruled England for over two centuries.
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king of France from 1547 to 1559; regained Calais from the English; husband of Catherine de Medicis and father of Charles IX (1519-1559), first Plantagenet King
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Henry II of England ascended to the throne in 1154, ending the Anarchy.
Henry II implemented legal reforms through the Assize of Clarendon.
Henry II's marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine brought vast lands under his control.
Henry II's reign saw the establishment of the Exchequer, an important financial institution.
