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Who was the first Plantagenet king of England?
Who was murdered by Henry II in an attempt to reform the church?
Which of Henry II's children rebelled against him over inheritance rights?
How did Henry II die?
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Which king spent only a handful of months in England during his reign?
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Какая династия правила Англией с 1154 по 1485 годы?
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Какие земли являлись родиной династии Плантагенетов?
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Какие компромиссы вынуждены были заключать короли Плантагенеты?
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Когда завершилось правление династии Плантагенетов?
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Study Notes
The Plantagenet Dynasty
- The first Plantagenet king of England was Henry II.
- Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered by Henry II in an attempt to reform the church.
- Henry II's children, including Richard the Lionheart and John, rebelled against him over inheritance rights.
Henry II's Reign
- Henry II died in 1189 after a dispute with his son Richard.
Later Plantagenet Kings
- King Richard the Lionheart spent only a handful of months in England during his reign.
Plantagenet Dynasty Overview
- The Plantagenet dynasty ruled England from 1154 to 1485.
- The Plantagenet dynasty originated from the lands of Anjou in France.
- The Plantagenet kings were forced to make compromises with the nobility and the church to maintain their power.
- The Plantagenet dynasty's reign ended in 1485 with the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
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Test your knowledge on the life and reign of Henry II, the first Plantagenet king of England. Discover his ruthless warrior reputation, his controversial church reform, and his tumultuous relationship with Archbishop Thomas Beckett. Learn about his influential queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their eight children. Dive into the history of this fascinating medieval monarch and see how much you know about his legacy.
