Henry II King of England
1154 - 1189
Born: 25 March 1133, Le Mans, AnjouFather: Plantagenet, Geoffrey V the Fair, Count of Anjou and MaineMother: Matilda the Empress, Queen of EnglandAcceded: 19 December 1154, Westminster Abbey, London, EnglandDied: 6 July 1189, Chinon Castle, FranceInterred: Fontevraud Abbey, France
Reigned 1154-1189. Ruled an empire that stretched from the Tweed to the Pyrenees.
Judicial and administrative reforms increased Royal control and influence at the expense of the Barons were of great constitutional importance.
Introduced trial by Jury. Duke of Normandy.