Royalty · Politics · 1519–1559

Henry II of France

King of France during the sixteenth century

Did you know?He died after a splinter from a broken lance pierced his eye during a jousting match celebrating a peace treaty.

Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 1547 until his death in 1559. The second son of Francis I and Claude, Duchess of Brittany, he became Dauphin of France upon the death of his elder brother Francis in 1536.

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Age at death: 40
Years since death: 467

Born: March 31, 1519 · Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
Died: July 10, 1559
Cause of death: Sepsis
Nationality: French
Known for: Royalty, Politics

Family

Father: Francis I of France
Mother: Claude of France
Spouse: Catherine de' Medici
Children: Charles IX of France, Francis II of France, Henry III of France, Margaret of Valois, Claude of Valois, Diane de France, Duchess of Angoulême, Elisabeth of Valois, Francis, Duke of Anjou, Henri d'Angoulême, Henri de Saint-Rémi, Joan of Valois, Louis of Valois

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