King Henry Ii Collection (#3)

Shield of Henry II of France (reigned 1547-59), French, ca. 1555. Creator: Unknown
Shield of Henry II of France (reigned 1547-59), French, ca. 1555. Thought to depict the victory of Hannibal and the Carthaginians over the Romans in Cannae in 216 B.C

Buffe, French, ca. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Buffe, French, ca. 1550

Henry II, 1856. Artist: Alfred Crowquill
Henry II, 1856. From Alfred Crowquills Comic History of the Kings and Queens of England - From William the Conqueror to the Present Time. [Read & Co. London, 1856]

Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1864. Henry of Anjou, Henry II (5 March 1133 - 6 July 1189), and King Stephen, (1135-1154) confer across the Thames, 1153 at Wallingford

Two scenes from the Chronique de St Denis, late 14th century. The left-hand scene depicts the Marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII of France, 1137

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King Henry II in his role as traveling judge in medieval England. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

A Woman of the Time of Henry II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Woman of the Time of Henry II, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

A Man of the Time of Henry II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop
A Man of the Time of Henry II, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]

Henry at Waterford, 1171 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Henry at Waterford, 1864. The Norman invasion of Ireland took place in stages during the late 12th century. This military intervention had the backing of King Henry II of England

Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen of Henry II of England. Eleanor (1122-1204) was one of the most powerful figures in 12th century Europe

A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
A Norman Knight, c1860, (c1860). From The Comic History of England, Volume I, by Gilbert A A Beckett. [Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. London]

Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Henry II. dismissing the Foreign Barons, c1860, (c1860). After taking the English throne, Henry II (1133-1189) dispensed with men who had been made Earls and Barons under King Stephen (c1092-1154)

King Henry the Second serving the first Dish to the Table of his Son, c1787
King Henry the Second serving the first Dish to the Table of his Son Henry after the Coronation by the Bishops of York, Durham and London, c1787

Henry II, (1133-1189), c1787. aAso known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet, ruled as King of England (1154-89). He was an energetic and sometimes ruthless ruler

King Henry II, 1793. From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J. Stratford, High Holborn, London, 1793]

Henry II, after having his son crowned king, serving the first dish to his table, 1170 (1793). From Ashburtons History of England, by Charles Alfred Ashburton. [W. & J

Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784
Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms.Henry II, Richard I, John, Henry III. Spencers New History of England, 1784

Thomas a Becket, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
Thomas a Becket. Based on an ancient painting in Canterbury Cathedral. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

The seal of King Henry II of England, 12th century. From the original in the British Museum

King Henry II, 1789. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1789]

King Richard I beside the dead body of his father, King Henry II, 1189
King Richard I (1157-1199) beside the dead body of his father, King Henry II (1154-1189), 1189. Richard was King of England from 1189 to 1199

King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Artist: Saunders
King Henry II (1133-1189), 1793. Henry is seen here after having his son crowned king and serving the first dish to his table. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189

Penance of Henry before the shrine of Thomas a Becket
King Henry II (1133-1189) doing penance before the shrine of Thomas a Becket. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189. He was the first Plantagenet (or Angevin) King

The monument of King Henry II and Richard I at Fontevrault in Anjou, 1786. Artist: Goldar
The monument of King Henry II and Richard I at Fontevrault in Anjou, 1786. Henry II (1133-1189) was the first Angevin king of England, ruling from 1154

Meeting of Stephen and Prince Henry at Wallingford, Oxfordshire, 1153. The middle of the 12th century in England was dominated by a civil war between the rival claimants to the throne, Matilda

The dominions of the Angevins, 1892. The territiories ruled by Henry II of England and his successors, Richard I and John

Thomas a Beckets grand Entry into London... 12th century, (19th century)
Thomas a Beckets grand Entry into London, attended by the Knights, Templars, Bishops etc 12th century, (19th century)

The Life of Thomas Becket, (1801). Artist: Joseph Strutt
The Life of Thomas Becket, (1801). Scenes from the life of St Thomas a Becket (1120-1170). Reconciliation with Henry II; Thomas returns to England; News of Knights

Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou, c 1150-1155 (1924). Geoffrey (1113-1151) was the father of King Henry II of England. From an enamelled funerary plaque in the Tesse museum in Le Mans

Effigy of King Henry II, 12th century, (1910). Henrys (1133-1189) tomb effigy from the Abbey of Fontevrault in Aquitaine near Anjou

King Henry II. Henry II of England (1133-1189) ruled as Count of Anjou, Duke of Normandy, and as King of England (1154-1189) and, at various times, controlled parts of Wales, Scotland

Portchester Castle, Hampshire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Portchester Castle, Hampshire, England, 20th century. Medieval castle built within a former Roman fort at Portchester, by Henry II in 1160-1172 extended by Edward II and Richard II

Henry II, King of England, c1860. Henry II (1133-89), the first Plantagenet king of England, ruled from 1154. Here Henry is authorising Dermot MacMorrough, banished king of Leinster

Henry II, king of England, c1900. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England reigned from 1154

Fair Rosamund and Queen Eleanor (mixed media on paper)
XYC158038 Fair Rosamund and Queen Eleanor (mixed media on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 49.5x37.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English, out of copyright

Jean Fernel, French physician
Jean Francois Fernel (1497-1558), French physician. Fernel, the son of an innkeeper, lived in Paris and became personal physician to King Henry II of France

Norman era castle keep, built by King Henry II from 1168 to 1178, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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King Henry II, the powerful ruler of England and France in 1154, left an indelible mark on history. As depicted in a map of England and France, his reign spanned both kingdoms, solidifying his authority over vast territories. Alongside other notable Plantagenet kings like Richard I and John, Henry II's rule shaped the course of medieval Europe. Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen to Henry II, stood by his side as a formidable partner. Their union symbolized their shared power and influence. In a poignant image, we see King Henry II doing penance at the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. This act reveals not only his piety but also highlights the turbulent relationship between church and state during this era. The mace made for Henry II of France showcases his grandeur beyond borders; it is a testament to his status as one of Europe's most influential monarchs. Meanwhile, Alfred Crowquill's portrait from 1856 captures the essence of this enigmatic king - regal yet contemplative. In James William Edmund Doyle's painting "Henry and Stephen confer across the Thames, " we witness pivotal negotiations that would shape English history. These scenes are reminiscent of those found in late 14th-century chronicles such as "Chronique de St Denis. " Tragedy struck during Henry II's reign with the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. A vivid depiction from "A Chronicle of England" shows this fateful event that shook both king and kingdom. Beyond politics and power struggles lay personal connections: Elisabeth of France was King Henry II's daughter whose life intertwined with European royalty. Leopold Massard's hand-colored lithograph immortalizes her beauty through time. King Henry II remains an intriguing figure who navigated complex alliances while leaving an enduring legacy on two nations' histories - forever remembered through artistry captured throughout centuries past.