Henry II, king of England

Henry II, 1133–89, king of England (1154–89), son of Matilda, queen of England, and Geoffrey IV, count of Anjou. He was the founder of the Angevin, or Plantagenet, line in England and one of the ablest and most remarkable of the English kings.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• His Rebellious Sons
• Restoration of Royal Authority
• Early Life
• Bibliography

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