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Reign of Henry II

Read the events during his reign to answer the questions
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He came to power after this war
Anarchy
His claim to the throne was through this mother
Empress Matilda
He married the former Queen of France
Eleanor
His vast land of Anjou, Maine, Normandy and Aquitaine in France and England is called the
Angevin Empire
Henry was defeated bu Welsh at this battle also known as Coleshill
Ewloe
During his reign the conquest of this country started
Ireland
His most popular event in his reign was the murder of this archbishop
Thomas Becket
He co ruled with his eldest son known as young
Henry
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Henry's legal reforms are generally considered to have laid the basis for the
Common Law
This rebellion against King Henry II of England led by three of his sons, his wife and their supporters The Revolt of 1173–1174 what Henry won, sometimes referred to as the
Great Revolt
This battle was the most known in this revolt and Henry won
Fornham
Henry married one of his sons to the duchess of this Duchy
Brittany
He was rival of this French king
Louis VII
This son was his favourite and later became king
John
He death and was succeed by his second son
Richard I
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