Henry Plantagenet

Henry Plantagenet, also known as King Henry II, was a 12th-century English monarch (1154-1189) known for expanding England's territory and strengthening royal authority. He was the first king of the Angevin Empire, which included England and large parts of France. Henry was a skilled politician and lawmaker, laying foundations for the English legal system. His reign was marked by conflicts with his sons and the church, notably with Archbishop Thomas Becket. Overall, Henry Plantagenet played a key role in shaping medieval England's political landscape and its relationship with France.