Henry II of England

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Henry II of England (March 5, 1133July 6, 1189) was the son of Geoffrey of Anjou and Empress Matilda, pretender to the throne of England. He married Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1152 and was crowned king in 1154. His children included Richard, who would later lead many battles, and John, who would later be the worst king in English history. Although he was the king of England, he never learnt the english language because his family had come over from France in 1066. He died in 1189 aged 56. He ruled for 35 years and descended the throne to his eldest son, Richard.

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