The House of Plantagenet

The House of Plantagenet was a royal dynasty that ruled England from the 12th to the late 15th century. It began with Henry II in 1154 and included notable kings like Richard the Lionheart and King John, who signed the Magna Carta. The Plantagenets are known for their involvement in major historical events, including the Crusades and the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for the English throne. Their reign ended when Richard III was defeated in 1485, marking the rise of the Tudor dynasty. The Plantagenet legacy significantly shaped English history and governance.