1154 - Article Index

Article - Law Of Attraction: The Ultimate Guide To The Law Of Attraction
What is the Law of Attraction? Law of attraction has many different labels, "Success consciousness", "Law of Magnetism&...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1154: Encyclopedia - 1154
1154 - Events. King Stephen of England dies at Dover, and is succeeded by his adopted son Henry Plantagenet who becomes King Henry II ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abbot: Encyclopedia - Abbot
The word abbot, meaning father, has been used as a Christian clerical title in various, mainly monastic, meanings. Abbot - Origins. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cremona: Encyclopedia Ii - Cremona - History
Cremona - Ancient city. Cremona was originally a settlement of the Cenomani, a Gaul tribe. The today's city was founded in 218 BC by th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Law: Encyclopedia Ii - Common Law - History Of The Common Law
Common law originally developed under the auspices of the adversarial system in historical England from judicial decisions that were base...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1158: Encyclopedia - 1158
1158 - Births. September 23 - Geoffrey II, Duke of Brittany (died 1186) Marguerite of France, daughter of Louis VII of France (died 11...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1096: Encyclopedia - 1096
1096 - Events. Bernhard becomes Bishop of Brandenburg First documented teaching at the University of Oxford Beginning of the People's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corfu: Encyclopedia - Corfu
Corfu (ancient and modern Greek Κέρκυρα, Kérkyra, Latin Corcyra; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is an island of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Of Conches: Encyclopedia - William Of Conches
William of Conches (born c. 1090, died after 1154) was a philosopher who sought to expand the bounds of Christian humanism by studying se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cremona: Encyclopedia - Cremona
This article is about the city of Cremona. For the Italian mathematician see Luigi Cremona. Cremona is a city in Northern Italy, situated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vladimir: Encyclopedia - Vladimir
56°09′N 40°25′E Vladimir (Russian: Влади́мир) is a city in Russia, an administrative center of Vladimir Oblast. It is loca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anglo-saxon Chronicle: Encyclopedia - Anglo-saxon Chronicle
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals narrating the history of the Anglo-Saxons and their settlement in Britain. Much of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), also known as the Ukrainian Catholic Church, is one of the successor Churches to the acceptan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - York Minster: Encyclopedia - York Minster
York Minster is an imposing Anglican Gothic cathedral in York, northern England. It is the seat of the Archbishop of York, and cathedral ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Law: Encyclopedia - Common Law
The common law forms a major part of the law of many countries, especially those with a history as British territories or colonies. It is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Constance Of Sicily: Encyclopedia - Constance Of Sicily
Constance of Sicily (1154 – November 27, 1198) was in her own right Queen of Sicily, became German Empress as the wife of the Holy Roma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1184: Encyclopedia - 1184
1184 - Births. Eleanor, Fair Maid of Brittany (approximate date; died 1241) Saadi, Iranian poet (died 1291) 1184 - Deaths. Yusuf I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1173: Encyclopedia - 1173
1173 - Events. Canonization of Saint Thomas à Becket, buried at Canterbury August 9th - Construction starts on the Leaning tower of P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1168: Encyclopedia - 1168
1168 - Births. 1168 - Deaths. April 5 - Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester (born 1104) Thierry, Count of Flanders (born 109...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1166: Encyclopedia - 1166
1166 - Births. July 29 - Henry II of Champagne (d. 1197) December 24 - John of England (died 1216) Eudes III, Duke of Burgundy (died 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Muhammad Al-idrisi: Encyclopedia - Muhammad Al-idrisi
Al-Idrisi (b.1100-d.1165 or 1166) full name Abu Abd Allah Muhammad al-Idrisi was an Arab cartographer, geographer and traveller who lived...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1198: Encyclopedia - 1198
1198 - Events. End of the reign of Emperor Go-Toba, emperor of Japan Emperor Tsuchimikado ascends to the throne of Japan January 8 - P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalevala: Encyclopedia - Kalevala
The Kalevala is an epic poem which Elias Lönnrot claimed to have compiled from Finnish folk sources in the 19th century. It is commonly ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cistercians: Encyclopedia - Cistercians
The Order of Cistercians (OCist) (Latin Cistercenses), otherwise Gimey or White Monks (from the colour of the habit, over which is worn a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1153: Encyclopedia - 1153
1153 - Events. January 6 - Henry of Anjou arrives in England. May 24 - Malcolm IV becomes King of Scotland. July 9 - Anastasius IV bec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1212: Encyclopedia - 1212
1212 - Events. The most severe of several early fires of London burns most of the city to the ground Battle of Navas de Tolosa Childre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church: Encyclopedia Ii - Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church - History
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church - Early pre-history. The foundation of the Ukrainian Catholic Church was laid by the communion of the P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ripon: Encyclopedia Ii - Ripon - Minster
The cathedral, which the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica described as "not ranking among those of the first class," is nevertheless celebrat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Andorian: Encyclopedia Ii - Andorian - Andorian Biology
Andorians have several variations, which have been seen on TOS (Star Trek, the Original Series), and on the prequel series Star Trek: Ent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angevin: Encyclopedia Ii - Angevin - Plantagenet
An·ge·vin (ăn'jə-vĭn) The first Angevin dynasty, known from the 12th century as the Plantagenet dynasty, came (with its Lancastrian ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aversa: Encyclopedia Ii - Aversa - History
Aversa was the first of the Norman territories in the Mediterranean. In 1027, it was ceded to the Normans, to be ruled at first by Rainul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rhys Ap Gruffydd: Encyclopedia Ii - Rhys Ap Gruffydd - Early Reign
About this time Rhys came under pressure from Owain Gwynedd, who was seeking to take Ceredigion back. In response Rhys built Aberdyfi Cas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Crusade: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Crusade - Background
After the First Crusade and the minor Crusade of 1101 there were three crusader states established in the east: the Kingdom of Jerusalem,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tallinn: Encyclopedia Ii - Tallinn - History
The southern coast of the Gulf of Finland is thought to have been settled by Finnic-speaking tribes already in the 2nd millennium BC. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St Albans Cathedral: Encyclopedia Ii - St Albans Cathedral - History Of The Abbey And Cathedral
A memoria over the execution point and holding the remains of Alban existed at the site from the mid-300s (possibly earlier), Bede mentio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sicily: Encyclopedia Ii - Sicily - History
The autochthonous peoples of Sicily, long absorbed into the population, were tribes known to Greek writers as the Elymians, the Sicani an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bergneustadt: Encyclopedia Ii - Bergneustadt - Church Of The Town
Bergneustadt - Protestant parishes and churches. Evangelische Kirchengemeinde Bergneustadt (lutheran denomination) with • Altstadtki...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Angevin: Encyclopedia Ii - Angevin - Plantagenet
The first Angevin dynasty, known from the 12th century as the Plantagenet dynasty, came (with its Lancastrian and Yorkist branches) to ru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Rulers Named Henry: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Rulers Named Henry - Germany And Holy Roman Empire
This refers to a much disputed line of kings that have in one way or another dominated Germany since the time of Charlemagne. Henry I (9...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Rulers Of Bosnia: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Rulers Of Bosnia - Bosnian Kingdom
1353 (1357?) - 1391 (Ban 1353-1377, King 1377-1391) Tvrtko I of Kotroman (born 1338?, died 1391) Nephew of Stephen Kotromanić. Crowned h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Historians By Area Of Study: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Historians By Area Of Study - By Time Period
List of historians by area of study - Ancient history. Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) - The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Em...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Maronite Patriarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Maronite Patriarchs - List Of Maronite Patriarchs Of Antioch
List of Maronite Patriarchs - Patriarchs during the Roman and Byzantine Rule. St. Maron (d. 410) Cyr Gabriel I Paul Tawaghan List of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Finnish Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Finnish Monarchs - Swedish Rulers In Finland
Swedish influence in Finland was considerable in pre-Christian times. The Vikings were known to Finns both due to their participation in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japanese Anthologies: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japanese Anthologies - Waka And Tanka
List of Japanese anthologies - pre-Heian period chronicles. Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters) completed in 712, Japan's first book, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melisende Of Jerusalem: Encyclopedia Ii - Melisende Of Jerusalem - Inheritance
Jerusalem had recently been conquered by Christian Franks in 1099 during the First Crusade, and was ruled by a dynasty from the County of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Norman Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Norman Dynasty - Monarchs Of England
The Norman monarchs were: William I 1066–1087 known as William the Conqueror William II 1087–1100 William I's son Henry I 1100–1135...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - York Minster: Encyclopedia Ii - York Minster - History
York has had a Christian presence from the 300s. The first church on the site was a wooden structure built hurriedly in 627 to provide a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vladimir: Encyclopedia Ii - Vladimir - History
Vladimir - Foundation date controversy. The area occupied by the city of Vladimir has been inhabited by humans (at least intermittently...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Law: Encyclopedia Ii - Common Law - History Of The Common Law
Common law originally developed under the adversarial system in England from judicial decisions that were based in tradition, custom, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Northern Crusades: Encyclopedia Ii - Northern Crusades - Subjugation Of Livonians And Estonians
Between 1030 and 1197 pagan Estonia was attacked no less than thirteen times by Russians and also by Sweden and Denmark. In addition to m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Normandy: Encyclopedia Ii - Normandy - Culture
Normandy - Languages. The Norman language, a regional language, is spoken by a minority of the population, especially in the Cotentin p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Of Conches: Encyclopedia Ii - William Of Conches - Works
There is a good deal of discussion in regard to the authorship of the works ascribed to William. It seems probable, however, that he wrot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manuel I Comnenus: Encyclopedia Ii - Manuel I Comnenus - The Second Crusade And Raynald Of Chatillon
The first test of Manuel's reign came in 1144, when he was faced with a demand by Raymond, Prince of Antioch for the cession of Cilician ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince Edmund Blackadder: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince Edmund Blackadder - Battle Of Bosworth Field
There is no contemporaneous account of Prince Edmund's life until 21 August 1485. His first appearance on record seems to have been at a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tallinn: Encyclopedia Ii - Tallinn - History
The southern coast of the Gulf of Finland is thought to have been settled by Finnic-speaking tribes already in the 2nd millennium BC. In ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rulers Of Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Rulers Of Damascus - Ummayad Dynasty
Rulers of Damascus - Ummayad emirs. Khalid ibn al-Walid (635-636) Abu Ubaid (636-637) Amr ibn al-Aas (637-640) Yazid ibn Abu Sufyan (6...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Peterborough Chronicle: Encyclopedia Ii - Peterborough Chronicle - The Fire And The Continuations
Today, the Peterborough Chronicle is recognized as one of the four distinct versions of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (along with the Winches...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Owain Gwynedd: Encyclopedia Ii - Owain Gwynedd - Disputes With The Church And Succession
The last years of Owain's life were spent in disputes with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, over the appointment of a new Bis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Manuel I Comnenus: Encyclopedia Ii - Manuel I Comnenus - The Second Crusade And Raynald Of Chatillon
The first test of Manuel's reign came in 1144, when he was faced with a demand by Raymond, Prince of Antioch for the cession of Cilician ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mu'in Ad-din Unur: Encyclopedia Ii - Mu'in Ad-din Unur - Governor Of Damascus
In 1140 Jamal ad-Din died, and Mu'in ad-Din continued to rule as regent for Jamal ad-Din's son Mujir ad-Din. That year, Mu'in ad-Din besi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nur Ad-din: Encyclopedia Ii - Nur Ad-din - Unification Of The Muslim Kingdom
It was Nur ad-Din's dream to unite the various Muslim forces between the Euphrates and the Nile to make a common front against the crusad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shaizar: Encyclopedia Ii - Shaizar - Munqidhite Shaizar
The Munqidhites controlled territory east of Shaizar, across the Nosairi Mountains to the Mediterranean coast, from the coastal cities of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Damascus: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Damascus - Siege
The crusaders decided to attack Damascus from the west, where orchards would provide them with a constant food supply. They arrived at Da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - York Minster: Encyclopedia Ii - York Minster - History
York has had a Christian presence from the 300s. The first church on the site was a wooden structure built hurriedly in 627 to provide a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yuri Dolgoruki: Encyclopedia Ii - Yuri Dolgoruki - Activities In Rostov And Suzdal
Yuri, or rather George in English, was the sixth son of Vladimir Monomakh. Although his birthdate is uncertain, some chronicles report th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yury Dolgoruky: Encyclopedia Ii - Yury Dolgoruky - Activities In Rostov And Suzdal
Yury, or rather George in English, was the sixth son of Vladimir Monomakh. Although his birthdate is uncertain, some chronicles report th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vassals Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem: Encyclopedia Ii - Vassals Of The Kingdom Of Jerusalem - Inheritance In The Kingdom Of Jerusalem
Lordships in the Kingdom of Jerusalem were usually hereditary, in principle, but in practice the circumstances were such that their holde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Timeline Of Portuguese History First Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Timeline Of Portuguese History First Dynasty - First Dynasty: Burgundy
Timeline of Portuguese history First Dynasty - 12th century. 1128 July 24 – Count Afonso Henriques defeats his mother, Theresa, Coun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St. Augustine's Abbey Canterbury: Encyclopedia Ii - St. Augustine's Abbey Canterbury - 14th Century
A new crenellated Great Gate was built in 1309 completing the Inner Court. On the north side the monks were able to take in much more lan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stavelot Triptych: Encyclopedia Ii - Stavelot Triptych - Description
The Stavelot Triptych is a three-part winged shrine. In such a triptych, the outer wings protect (when swung close) the middle section, w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Finnish Monarchs: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Finnish Monarchs - Swedish Rulers Of Finland
Swedish influence in Finland was considerable in pre-Christian times. The Vikings were known to Finns both due to their participation in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Corfu: Encyclopedia Ii - Corfu - Geography
The name Corfu is an Italian corruption of the Byzantine Κορυφώ (Koryphō), which is derived from the Greek Κορυφαί (Koryph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demetre I: Encyclopedia Ii - Demetre I - Life
Demetre was the eldest son of King David the Builder by his first wife Rusudan of Armenia. As a commander, he took part in his father’s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dynasty: Encyclopedia Ii - Dynasty - Dynasties By Region
Dynasty - Asia. House of Theemuge (1117-1388) Hilaalee dynasty (1388-1558) (1558-1573) Interregnum Utheemu dynasty (1573-1692) (1692-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Bosnians And Herzegovinians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Bosnians And Herzegovinians - Politicians And Historical Figures
List of Bosnians and Herzegovinians - Medieval Bosnian State 1154-1463. 1154. - 1163. Ban Borić 1172. - 1204. Ban Kulin 1204. - 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Iv Of Georgia: Encyclopedia Ii - David Iv Of Georgia - Reforms
Despite his age, he was actively involved in Georgia’s political life. David IV pursued a purposeful policy, taking no unconsidered ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Este: Encyclopedia Ii - Este - Younger Branch
All later generations of the Italian branch descend from Fulco d'Este. From 1171 on, his descendants were titled Margraves of Este. Obizz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cwen: Encyclopedia Ii - Cwen - The People
The term Kven (a.k.a. Kveeni, Kvaen, Cwen, Quen, Quain, Qwaen) refers to the northern Scandinavian people, who are of a pre 20th century ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kven: Encyclopedia Ii - Kven - The People
The term Kven (a.k.a. Kveeni, Kvaen, Cwen, Quen, Quain, Qwaen) - Kainulainen in Finnish) - refers to the northern Scandinavian people, wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of The Monarchs Of The Kingdom Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of The Monarchs Of The Kingdom Of England - Plantagenets
List of the monarchs of the Kingdom of England - Angevins. Henry II (1154-1189) Henry, the Young King (co-monarch, 1170-1183)4 Richard...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Este: Encyclopedia Ii - Este - Younger Branch
All later generations of the Italian branch descend from Fulco d'Este. From 1171 on, his descendants were titled Margraves of Este. Obizz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Wiltshire: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Wiltshire - Early History
The English conquest of the district now known as Wiltshire began in 552 with the victory of Cynric at Old Sarum, by which the way was op...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hugh Bigod 1st Earl Of Norfolk: Encyclopedia Ii - Hugh Bigod 1st Earl Of Norfolk - During King Stephen's Reign
At first a supporter of Stephen of Blois during this king's struggle with the empress Matilda. His initiation in history was on the death...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Ii Comnenus: Encyclopedia Ii - John Ii Comnenus - John The Beautiful
John was known as Kaloiannis, 'John the Beautiful'. William of Tyre says that he was short and unusually ugly, with eyes, hair and comple...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Estonia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Estonia - Period Of Soviet And German Occupation
History of Estonia - Creation of Estonian SSR. On June 16-17, 1940, the Soviet troops occupied the whole territory of Estonia and deman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Bosnia And Herzegovina: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Bosnia And Herzegovina - Middle Ages
The Slavs, who had originated in areas spanning modern-day southern Poland, were subjugated by the Eurasian Avars in the 5th century, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fulk Of Jerusalem: Encyclopedia Ii - Fulk Of Jerusalem - Crusader And King
By 1127 Fulk was preparing to return to Anjou when he received an embassy from King Baldwin II of Jerusalem. Baldwin II had no male heirs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Birmingham: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Birmingham - 19th Century
In 1802, Nelson and the Hamiltons visited Birmingham. Nelson was fêted, and visited Matthew Boulton on his sick-bed at Soho House, befor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cremona: Encyclopedia Ii - Cremona - History
Cremona - Ancient city. Cremona was originally a settlement of the Cenomani, a Gaul tribe. The today's city was founded in 218 BC by th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roger Ii Of Sicily: Encyclopedia Ii - Roger Ii Of Sicily - Rise To Power In Southern Italy
When William the duke of Apulia, son of Roger Borsa and grandson of Robert Guiscard, died childless in June of 1127, Roger claimed all Ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The English Language: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The English Language - Historic English Text Samples
History of the English language - Old English. Beowulf lines 1 to 11, approximately AD 900 Hwæt! We Gar-Dena in geardagum, þeodcyn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Early Arab Egypt: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Early Arab Egypt - The Fatimid Period
Jauhar immediately began the building of a new city, Cairo, to furnish quarters for the army which he had brought. A palace for the Calip...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Huntingdonshire: Encyclopedia Ii - Huntingdonshire - History
The earliest English settlers in the district were the Gyrwas, an East Anglian tribe, who early in the 6th century worked their way up th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Era Name: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Era Name - Conversion Table From Nengō To Gregorian Calendar Years
The Japanese calendars prior to 1873 were derived from the Chinese. Japan adopted the Chinese calendar in 645. To convert a Japanese year...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Monarchs Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Monarchs Of England - Plantagenets
List of monarchs of England - Angevins. Henry II (1154-1189) Henry, the Young King (1170-1183)4 Richard I, the Lionheart (1189-1199) J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jolly Roger: Encyclopedia Ii - Jolly Roger - Origins Of The Term
The origins of the term "Jolly Roger" are unclear. One theory is that it comes from the French term "joli rouge," ("pretty red") which th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dog Fighting: Encyclopedia Ii - Dog Fighting - History
Dog fighting has been documented in the recorded history of many different cultures, and is presumed to have existed since the initial do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward The Confessor: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward The Confessor - Edward's Reign And Aftermath
Edward's reign was marked by peace and prosperity, but effective rule in England required coming to terms with three powerful earls: Godw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hemel Hempstead: Encyclopedia Ii - Hemel Hempstead - New Town
Hemel Hempstead was announced as candidate No 3. for a New Town in July 1946, in accordance with the government's "policy for the decentr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - France In The Middle Ages: Encyclopedia Ii - France In The Middle Ages - Medieval France And The French
France in the Middle Ages - Geography. Discussion of the size of France in the Middle Ages is complicated by distinctions between lands...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Henry Ii Of England: Encyclopedia Ii - Henry Ii Of England - Biography
He was born on 5 March 1133 at Le Mans to the Empress Matilda and her second husband, Geoffrey the Fair, Count of Anjou. Brought up in An...   » Read the article