Royalty · 1133–1189
Henry II of England — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 5 March 1133 · Died: 6 July 1189 · Age at death: 56
How old was Henry II of England when he died?
Henry II of England died aged 56. He was born on 5 March 1133 and died on 6 July 1189.
King of England who established the English Common Law system
Did you know?He spent most of his reign in France rather than England, ruling over a vast territory known as the Angevin Empire.
Henry II ( (1133-March-05) (1189-July-06)5 March 1133 – 6 July 1189) was King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189.
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- Age at death
- 56
- Years since death
- 837
- Born
- March 5, 1133 · Le Mans, France
- Died
- July 6, 1189
- Cause of death
- Fever, gastrointestinal system disease
- Nationality
- English
- Known for
- Royalty
Family
- Mother
- Empress Matilda
- Spouse
- Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Children
- John, King of England, Richard I of England, Eleanor of England, Geoffrey, Geoffrey II, Henry the Young King, Hugh of Wells, Joan of England, Matilda of Barking, Matilda of England, Duchess of Saxony, Morgan, Peter (?)
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