Articles related to "Plantagenet Dynasty"

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.

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.

The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.

The British Parliament's origins began with the Provisions of Oxford when the barons took control of the government, key appointments and reform of common law.

After Elizabeth, known as the Virgin Queen, became monarch of Protestant England in 1558, she was immediately in danger from her Catholic enemies.

The rose is often regarded as a symbol of love especially on St. Valentines day, but it has links to mythology, medicine and religion.