Henry II and Thomas Becket Monika Hrma Henry

Henry II and Thomas Becket Monika Härma

Henry II • Was born on 4 March 1133, died in 1189. • Also known as Henry of Anjou, Henry Fitzempress, Henry Curtmantle (Shortmantle) and Henry Plantagenet • His mother was the Empress Matilda • His father was Count of Anjou Henry II

As a king • Lord of Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and Count of Anjou, Brittany, Poitou, Normandy, Maine, and Gascony • Claimed Aquitaine through marriage.

Marriage • In 1152 married Eleanor of Aquitaine • They had eight children • During the last years of his reign Henry's wife and sons constantly plotted against him. Eleanor of Aquitaine

As a king • • • Lived a lot outside England Strengthened royal administration Reformed the law system The founder of English common law Was a very intelligent and strong king

Thomas Becket • An educated chancellor • A friend of Henry II • In 1162 became the Archbishop of Canterbury

Henry II and Thomas Becket • As an archbishop, Becket changed his politics and opposed Henry II • "Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest? " • After his death, Becket was canonised The death of Thomas Becket

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Sources • http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Henry_II_of_En gland • http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Thomas_Becke t • http: //www. britainexpress. com/History/Hen ry_II_and_Thomas_a_Becket. htm • http: //www. historylearningsite. co. uk/thoma s_becket. htm