# Henry II - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-ii
Reign: 1154 - 1189
Born-Died: 1133 - 1189
Dynasty: Plantagenets
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_II_of_England

Henry II founded the Plantagenet dynasty and ruled a vast collection of territories later called the Angevin Empire. He strengthened royal justice and administration but became locked in conflicts with Thomas Becket and with his own sons.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Stephen](https://english-history.com/rulers/stephen)
- Succeeded by: [Richard I](https://english-history.com/rulers/richard-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1154 - [Henry II becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1154-henry-ii-becomes-king)
- 1154 - [Angevin Empire takes shape](https://english-history.com/timeline/1154-angevin-empire-takes-shape)
- 1164 - [Constitutions of Clarendon](https://english-history.com/timeline/1164-constitutions-of-clarendon)
- 1170 - [Thomas Becket is murdered](https://english-history.com/timeline/1170-thomas-becket-is-murdered)
- 1173 - [Great Revolt against Henry II](https://english-history.com/timeline/1173-great-revolt-against-henry-ii)
- 1174 - [William the Lion is captured at Alnwick](https://english-history.com/timeline/1174-william-the-lion-is-captured-at-alnwick)
- 1189 - [Richard I becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1189-richard-i-becomes-king)