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Henry II (1154–1189) is considered by some to be the first Plantagenet king of England, and the first Angevin. In the 15th century, near the end of the dynastic line, Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York, adopted Plantagenet as his family name.
- 12th century
- Geoffrey V of Anjou
House of Plantagenet, royal house of England, which reigned from 1154 to 1485 and provided 14 kings, 6 of whom belonged to the cadet houses of Lancaster and York. The royal line descended from the union between Geoffrey, count of Anjou (died 1151), and the empress Matilda, daughter of the English king Henry I.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Plantagenet Kings were thus the richest family in Europe and ruled England and half of France. Their name came from planta genista, the Latin for yellow broom flower, which the Counts of Anjou wore as an emblem on their helmets. This dynasty is normally subdivided into three parts.
- Henry II
- Richard I
- John
- Henry III
- Edward I
- Edward II
- Edward III
- Richard II
Henry’s mother Matilda was embroiled in a civil war (known as The Anarchy) with her cousin, King Stephen, for much of the mid 12thcentury. When Henry inherited the throne in 1154, he proved himself to be a capable ruler, re-established royal authority and English domination of Wales, as well as ensuring his lands in France were under solid control....
The third son of Henry and Eleanor, it seemed initially unlikely that Richard would inherit: however, his elder brothers all predeceased their father, leaving Richard as heir. A strong and capable military leader, Richard spent most of his reign campaigning on the Third Crusade, winning notable victories against Saladin. Whilst Richard has become a...
Known as ‘Bad King John’, John’s reign was far from successful. He lost large quantities of English lands in Normandy, leading to the collapse of the Angevin Empire established by his father, Henry II. Attempts to regain these lands lasted for most of the rest of his reign, meaning these years were characterisedby high taxes as well as military ref...
Henry inherited the crown as a minor, so for the early years of his reign he was under the guardianship of William Marshal – a powerful knight appointed by John. The first ten years of his reign was predominantly focused on ending the Barons’ War and restoring royal authority: Henry assumed formal control of his government in 1227. Instead of build...
Nicknamed Edward Longshanks, at 6’2″, Edward was unusually tall for his time, which many considered gave him a somewhat intimidatingpresence. Edward initiated war with Scotland which lasted long after his death, as well as a full scaleconquest of Wales following a minor rebellion. His harsh attitudes towards these two countries has been criticiseds...
Edward II’s reign was plagued by failure. Crowned in 1307, he married Isabella of France in 1308 in an effort to end tensions between England and France. Edward’s reliance on male favourites, most notably Piers Gaveston, proved deeply unpopular at court: nobles demanded his banishment, and Edward’s refusal to do so fully led to a complete breakdown...
One of the most popular Plantagenet kings in his lifetime, Edward III reigned for fifty years, overseeing England’s transformation into a formidable military power and the development of Parliament. Crowned aged 14 following his father’s deposition, Edward began to rule personally in 1330, overthrowing and executing Mortimer. In 1337, Edward declar...
Largely known to people through Shakespeare’s interpretation, Richard II’s deposition marked the start of one of the most turbulent periods in English history: theWars of the Roses. Grandson of Edward III, Richard inherited the throne in 1377, aged 10, with a series of councillorsto help guide him. The Peasants’ Revolt (1381) saw Richard play a rel...
- Sarah Roller
The Plantagenet family tree is a complex web of relationships that spanned several centuries of medieval English history. At its roots is Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, whose descendants include some of England’s most famous monarchs. Here is a list of the Plantagenet kings in chronological order: Henry II (1154–1189)
10 de abr. de 2020 · In this collection, we have put all the kings of the dynasty together, along with relevant images and videos to explain their deeds and lasting legacy as one of Europe's most important ruling houses. The Plantagenet kings were: Angevins. Henry II of England (r. 1154-1189 CE) Richard I of England (r. 1189-1199 CE) King John of England (r. 1199 ...
28 de jun. de 2017 · The Plantagenets. The Plantagenet period was dominated by three major conflicts at home and abroad. Edward I attempted to create a British empire dominated by England, conquering Wales and pronouncing his eldest son Prince of Wales, and then attacking Scotland.
