Articles related to "Henry Ii"
The Plantagenet Kings:
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
A synopsis of the 35 year reign of the first Plantagenet king, Henry II.
henry • eleanor • barons • becket • jury
Henry II
Henry II was the grandson of Henry I and the son of Matilda, who succeeded Stephen in 1154. He is most remembered for the death of Thomas Becket.
henry i • stephen • matilda • geoffrey of anjou • henry ii
Henry II was the grandson of Henry I and the son of Matilda, who succeeded Stephen in 1154. He is most remembered for the death of Thomas Becket.
henry i • stephen • matilda • geoffrey of anjou • henry ii
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 1)
The family background and childhood of Eleanor of Aquitaine -- her grandfather, the Troubadour; her dangerous grandmother; her doting father; and her guardian, Louis the Fat.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii
The family background and childhood of Eleanor of Aquitaine -- her grandfather, the Troubadour; her dangerous grandmother; her doting father; and her guardian, Louis the Fat.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 4)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to King Henry II of England; their children; Henry's extramarital affairs.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • children • affairs
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 5)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
Eleanor of Aquitaine's rebellion against her husband, Henry II; her long imprisonment; her influence over her sons, King Richard the Lionheart and King John.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • king richard • lionhearted • king john
Overview of England's Henry II
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
French by birth and mother tongue, Henry II was nevertheless one of England's most energetic rulers, propelling the kingdom to amongst the most powerful in Europe.
henry the second • henry plantagenet • king henry the second of england • background of king henry the second • overview of king henry the second
The Royal Pawn
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
The role and impact of Henry II's last mistress
richard • louis vii • phillip • rosamond • mistress
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part II
Mary arrives in France to great acclaim, and spends an enchanted twelve years as the petted darling of the court -- until tragedy strikes...
mary stuart • marie de guise • henry ii • francis ii • catherine de medicis
Mary arrives in France to great acclaim, and spends an enchanted twelve years as the petted darling of the court -- until tragedy strikes...
mary stuart • marie de guise • henry ii • francis ii • catherine de medicis
Coeur-de-Lion Part I
A look at the life & times of a legend
aquitaine • crusade • lionhearted • chivalry • robin hood
A look at the life & times of a legend
aquitaine • crusade • lionhearted • chivalry • robin hood
The Flower of Chivalry
A timeline format of the major events in the life of William the Marshal
chivalry • honor • pembroke • marshal • regent
A timeline format of the major events in the life of William the Marshal
chivalry • honor • pembroke • marshal • regent
The First Plantagenets
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
The early Plantagenet kings, of French origin imposed themselves fully on England and oversaw huge advances in reform and to a lesser extent, military conquest.
plantagenet dynasty • plantagenet kings • king henry the second • king richard the first • king richard lionheart
BRIDGNORTH
Historical details and numerous links to information about Bridgnorth, one of the finest towns in England.
bridgnorth • civil war • charles ii • cliff railway • high town
Historical details and numerous links to information about Bridgnorth, one of the finest towns in England.
bridgnorth • civil war • charles ii • cliff railway • high town
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Eleanor of Aquitaine is one of the most famous women of the Middle Ages. Intelligent and colorful, she was Queen of both France and England and ruler of her own domain.
eleanor of aquitaine • louis vii • louis the pious • henry ii • henry plantagenet
Film Review: The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
The Lion in Winter is a 1960s classic beloved of medieval history buffs and Katherine hepburn fans alike.
the lion in winter • eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • katherine hepburn • peter o'toole
Hildegard Von Bingen: The Lessons of a Visionary Prioress
A twelfth century "independent woman" and the lesson of her life. Hildegard Von Bingen, the gem of the Rhineland.
hildegard von bingen • visionary • advice • jutta von sponheim • blessed jutta
A twelfth century "independent woman" and the lesson of her life. Hildegard Von Bingen, the gem of the Rhineland.
hildegard von bingen • visionary • advice • jutta von sponheim • blessed jutta
Matilda of England
One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.
matilda • maud • maude • matilda i • matilda of england
One of the most contested rulers of England, Matilda won her throne in the end--in a fashion.
matilda • maud • maude • matilda i • matilda of england
Renaissance Women Who Ruled
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
A brief overview of several notable Renaissance women who ruled, either directly or indirectly, as wives, mistresses, sisters and mothers of the king.
renaissance • european renaissance • renaissance women • female rulers of europe • diane de poitiers
The Jewish Massacre at York
In 1190, the Jewish residents of York fled to the royal castle at York after anti-Jewish rioting broke out in the city. The remaining residents laid siege to the castle.
jewish massacre • york • clifford's tower • richard i • richard the lionheart
In 1190, the Jewish residents of York fled to the royal castle at York after anti-Jewish rioting broke out in the city. The remaining residents laid siege to the castle.
jewish massacre • york • clifford's tower • richard i • richard the lionheart
The King and The Archbishop: Henry II of England & Thomas Becket
A synopsis of Henry II and Thomas Becket in their struggle to establish which was supreme, the Church or the State
archbishop • canterbury • chancellor • king • martyrdom
A synopsis of Henry II and Thomas Becket in their struggle to establish which was supreme, the Church or the State
archbishop • canterbury • chancellor • king • martyrdom
To Catch a Thief and The Lion in Winter
It's been a few weeks since I've seen either of these films, so my memories have faded somewhat. Therefore, I've decided to write two brief statements on these films, and give them to you both at once.....
lion in winter • to catch a thief • alfred hitchcock • cary grant • grace kelly
It's been a few weeks since I've seen either of these films, so my memories have faded somewhat. Therefore, I've decided to write two brief statements on these films, and give them to you both at once.....
lion in winter • to catch a thief • alfred hitchcock • cary grant • grace kelly
Visit Orford Castle, Suffolk, England
This well preserved castle was built in 1165 to keep the rebellious Earl of Suffolk, Hugh Bigod, in check.
orford castle • orford merman • henry ii castle • hugh bigod • things to see in suffolk
This well preserved castle was built in 1165 to keep the rebellious Earl of Suffolk, Hugh Bigod, in check.
orford castle • orford merman • henry ii castle • hugh bigod • things to see in suffolk
King Arthur's Grave?
If King Arthur's grave exists, it is probably at Glastonbury Abbey.
glastonbury • king • arthur • guinevere • camelot
If King Arthur's grave exists, it is probably at Glastonbury Abbey.
glastonbury • king • arthur • guinevere • camelot
California’s Bordeaux-style Blends — Part 1
Has California Cabernet Sauvignon really caught up with the best of Bordeaux?
california • californian • wines • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon
Has California Cabernet Sauvignon really caught up with the best of Bordeaux?
california • californian • wines • cabernet • cabernet sauvignon
Castle Keep at Newcastle England
Once part of the Roman defense system in Northumberland England, the Castle Keep warded off invaders for almost 17 centuries.
castle keep newcastle england • wiiliam the conquerer robert curthose monkchester • henry ii stone bailey citizens hid during invasion • henry iii black gate outer stone gateway • roman river tyne pons aelius emperor hadrian
Once part of the Roman defense system in Northumberland England, the Castle Keep warded off invaders for almost 17 centuries.
castle keep newcastle england • wiiliam the conquerer robert curthose monkchester • henry ii stone bailey citizens hid during invasion • henry iii black gate outer stone gateway • roman river tyne pons aelius emperor hadrian
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Part 2)
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to French king Louis VII; why Eleanor was frowned upon by men of her time.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • petronella • petronilla • petronille; louis vii
Eleanor of Aquitaine's marriage to French king Louis VII; why Eleanor was frowned upon by men of her time.
eleanor of aquitaine • henry ii • petronella • petronilla • petronille; louis vii
History of Quantity Cooking, Part 3:
The sixteenth century brought food from overseas. It also brought Italian cuisine to France when Catherine de’ Medici of Florence married King Henry II. Catherine brought a staff of Italian cooks to Paris.
cuisine • catherine de’ medici • king henry ii • etiquette • fork
The sixteenth century brought food from overseas. It also brought Italian cuisine to France when Catherine de’ Medici of Florence married King Henry II. Catherine brought a staff of Italian cooks to Paris.
cuisine • catherine de’ medici • king henry ii • etiquette • fork
London's Museum of the Order of St. John
An Order founded to give medical help to Crusaders and pilgrims now helps people of all nations. Their museum is a fascinating and little-known City of London attraction.
london city little-known museum • knightly tradition history crusader pilgrim • norman crypt priory church tudor gatehouse • treasures knights • st john ambulance service first aid
An Order founded to give medical help to Crusaders and pilgrims now helps people of all nations. Their museum is a fascinating and little-known City of London attraction.
london city little-known museum • knightly tradition history crusader pilgrim • norman crypt priory church tudor gatehouse • treasures knights • st john ambulance service first aid
The Lord Rhys, A Medieval Warrior
Grandson of both Rhys ap Tewdwr and Gruffydd ap Cynan, Rhys ap Gruffydd started life as a royal. He quickly realized the best way to fight the Normans was compromise.
lord rhys • welsh prince • rhys ap gruffydd sole inheritor kingdom deheubarth • father gruffydd ap rhys • king of england henry i
Grandson of both Rhys ap Tewdwr and Gruffydd ap Cynan, Rhys ap Gruffydd started life as a royal. He quickly realized the best way to fight the Normans was compromise.
lord rhys • welsh prince • rhys ap gruffydd sole inheritor kingdom deheubarth • father gruffydd ap rhys • king of england henry i
The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.
english constitution • john of england • runnymede • battle of bouvines • henry iii
The Magna Carta was originally intended as a peace treaty between the king and his barons, but it became the cornerstone of liberty in the English-speaking world.
english constitution • john of england • runnymede • battle of bouvines • henry iii
William Tell
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
The legendary national hero of Switzerland whose deeds appear to be an invention of the 15th century, but are paralleled in numerous European myths and legends.
william tell • apples • archery • switzerland • myths
Dealing with Titles
You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.
royal titles • royal ancestors • family tree royalty • recording royal titles • honorifics
You may have difficulty recording complex names that have extra components, like Duke or "the Third". Knowing how to properly organize names can come in handy.
royal titles • royal ancestors • family tree royalty • recording royal titles • honorifics
Five Famous Christian Places
Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.
famous christian places • famous christian landmarks • christian sites • christian places to see • must see religious landmarks
Religious landmarks are among the most beautiful in the world. Among such landmarks, five famous Christian places stand out as must-see destinations.
famous christian places • famous christian landmarks • christian sites • christian places to see • must see religious landmarks
Florence Italy from Past to Present
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
Florence Italy's early past has not carried into today. Thanks can be given to one prominent family, the Medicis, who carried Florence from the Black Death to fame.
the medici family • renaissance italy • florence and the medicis • florentine leather • the sistine chapel
Overview of England's Richard I
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
Though he spent more time fighting in the Holy Land than in his kingdom, Richard I nevertheless enjoyed popularity among his people and a largely stable, peaceful reign.
king richard the first of england • richard the lionheart • richard the first crusade • richard lionheart saladin • walter de coutances
The Black Sheep - Part II
John's struggle with the Pope.
stephen langton • pope innocent iii • john lackland • canterbury
John's struggle with the Pope.
stephen langton • pope innocent iii • john lackland • canterbury
Top Chateaux in the Loire Valley
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
Château de Chambord, Cheverny, and Chenonceau in the French Loire Valley are among the top sights to see on a visit to France or even on a daytrip from Paris.
loire valley châteaux france • french palaces and castles • trains from paris to tours orleans • châteaux de chambord cheverny chenonceau • catherine de medici chenonceau
Coeur-de-Lion Part II
The conclusion to last week's article on Richard the Lionhearted
richard • phillip augustus • third crusade • cyprus • berengaria
The conclusion to last week's article on Richard the Lionhearted
richard • phillip augustus • third crusade • cyprus • berengaria
Mother of a Dynasty: Eleanor of Aquitaine
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
A look at the life of the most fascinating woman of her age, Eleanor of Aquitaine.
crusade • france • antioch • louis vii • richard
An End To Anarchy In England
In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state
anarchy in england • civil war • political reality • self presevation • cross channel
In 1153 King Stephen and Henry of Anjou were forced by the nobility to agree terms for peace. This brought the civil war to a close and gave birth to the Angevin state
anarchy in england • civil war • political reality • self presevation • cross channel
Richard III and Middleham Castle
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Richard III was the last reigning English monarch to be killed in battle. He spent his boyhood at Middleham Castle.
richard iii • last plantagenet king • battle of bosworth • last reigning english monarch to die in battle • henry tutor
Travel to Poitiers, France
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
Easily accessible, rich with Roman ruins, Medieval churches and 2000 years of art and history, Poitiers is a worthwhile destination for travelers to France.
french tourism • traveling in france • medieval history in france • traveling in france without a car • poitiers and eleanor of aquitaine
"The Morning Star of the Reformation"
John Wycliffe's revolution in religious thought
wycliffe • roman catholicism • predesitnation • transubstantiation • english heresy
John Wycliffe's revolution in religious thought
wycliffe • roman catholicism • predesitnation • transubstantiation • english heresy
Anatomist Andreas Vesalius
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Biography of Andreas Vesalius, Belgian anatomist, physician and scientist, famous for his book Fabrica, the greatest medical book in his time.
andreas vesalius • anatomist vesalius • andreas vesalius biography • vesalius and fabrica • founder of modern human anatomy
Anna Harrison
Anna Harrison, the wife of ninth U.S. president William Henry Harrison, was completely different from any other First Lady for a variety of reasons.
anna harrison • statistically atypical first lady • ninth u.s. president • william henry harrison • first lady with the most children
Anna Harrison, the wife of ninth U.S. president William Henry Harrison, was completely different from any other First Lady for a variety of reasons.
anna harrison • statistically atypical first lady • ninth u.s. president • william henry harrison • first lady with the most children
Becket on DVD
It's solid in story and scale but the best reasons to see it are the performances of two film powerhouses: Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton
becket • jean anouilh • peter o'toole • richard burton • john gielgud
It's solid in story and scale but the best reasons to see it are the performances of two film powerhouses: Peter O'Toole and Richard Burton
becket • jean anouilh • peter o'toole • richard burton • john gielgud
Clonmacnoise Monastic Settlement
A few miles south of Athlone, in the very centre of Ireland, is one of the most important monastic sites in this land of saints and scholars.
clonmacnoise monastic settlement • irish christianity • celtic crosses • saint ciaran • river shannon
A few miles south of Athlone, in the very centre of Ireland, is one of the most important monastic sites in this land of saints and scholars.
clonmacnoise monastic settlement • irish christianity • celtic crosses • saint ciaran • river shannon
Film Review: Becket
Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star in this epic treatment of the medieval English martyr, Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
becket • thomas becket • thomas à becket • richard burton • peter o'toole
Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star in this epic treatment of the medieval English martyr, Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury.
becket • thomas becket • thomas à becket • richard burton • peter o'toole
Fragrant Rose Gardens
The rose is popular for its fragrance and its beauty; in addition to the classical rose garden, roses are ideal fragrant flowers for scented garden borders.
fragrant rose gardens • classical rose gardens • roses for garden borders • wild rose species for summer gardens • centifolia and alba roses for garden borders
The rose is popular for its fragrance and its beauty; in addition to the classical rose garden, roses are ideal fragrant flowers for scented garden borders.
fragrant rose gardens • classical rose gardens • roses for garden borders • wild rose species for summer gardens • centifolia and alba roses for garden borders
France's Marguerite de Valois
Biography of the daughter to Henry II details how Marguerite de Valois is best known for her court intrigues and open affairs.
margot • marguerite • henry iii • henry iv • charles ix
Biography of the daughter to Henry II details how Marguerite de Valois is best known for her court intrigues and open affairs.
margot • marguerite • henry iii • henry iv • charles ix
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