Henry II

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1154-1189    was the reign of    Henry II Also known as Curtmantle History & Mythology > English Monarchs

Henry II    ruled France from    July 31, 1547 to July 10, 1559 History & Mythology > Kings of France

1155        Henry II Granted Dominion over Ireland Ireland was made a feudal possession of Henry II of England by Pope Adrian IV, the only English Pope. History & Mythology > Irish History

1171        Henry II Led an Army to Waterford Alarmed at the prospect of Strongbow forming his own independent kingdom in Leinster the English king Henry II leads an army to Waterford. Strongbow submits to the king and is rewarded by being made Lord of Leinster. History & Mythology > Irish History

Henry II    of the    House of Liudofing (Saxon) 1002-1014 - He was the only German king to be canonised. History & Mythology > German Kings

Henry II    was known as    Curtmantle "Curtmantle" is Old gael English for 'short coat'. Henry II was the first monarch whose coat was shorter than his predecessors. This prevented others from 'stepping on his coat tails'. History & Mythology > Sobriquets - English Monarchs

Henry II    was known as    FitzEmpress FitzEmpress means son of the Empress. Henry was the son of Empress Matilda, daughter of King Henry I of England. History & Mythology > Sobriquets - English Monarchs

The Lion in Winter    portrays    Henry II 1968 film based on a 1966 Broadway play; starring Peter O'Toole Movies > Biographical Films

1216-1272    was the reign of    Henry III History & Mythology > English Monarchs

Edict of Beaulieu (1576)    was signed by    King Henry III of France Ends the fifth phase of the French Wars of Religion; gives the Huguenots the right of public worship History & Mythology > Historical Edicts

Henry III    ruled France from    May 30, 1574 to August 2, 1589 History & Mythology > Kings of France

The Order of the Holy Spirit    was founded by    King Henry III 1578 History & Mythology > Chivalric Orders

Edict of Boulogne (1573)    was signed by    King Henry III of France Ends the fourth phase of the French Wars of Religion; gives Huguenots the right to worship in La Rochelle, Montauban, and Nimes History & Mythology > Historical Edicts

Henry III    of the    House of Salian (Frankish) 1028-1056 - After becoming Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, he siezed all the castles of Crescentii. History & Mythology > German Kings

Henry III    was known as    Henry of Winchester Henry was born at Winchester Castle History & Mythology > Sobriquets - English Monarchs