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King Henry II doing penance at the tomb of Thomas a Becket, Canterbury CathedralKing Henry II (1133-1189) doing penance at the tomb of Thomas a Becket. Henry ruled as King of England from 1154 to 1189. He was the first Plantagenet (or Angevin) King
Henry II, 1856. Artist: Alfred CrowquillHenry 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 DoyleHenry 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
Dover Castle, c1870. 12th century medieval castle in Dover, Kent developed during the reign of Henry II. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"
London Bridge, 1694, 1872. Creator: Gustave DoréLondon Bridge, 1694, 1872. " Old" London Bridge (1209-1831) commissioned by Henry II, the last tenant on the bridge left in 1762
The Transept of the Martyrdom, 1898. Creator: UnknownThe Transept of the Martyrdom, 1898. Thomas Becket was murdered in the transept on Tuesday 29 December 1170 by knights of King Henry II, the cathedral became a place of pilgrimage
Henry II, (1133- 1189), 1830. Creator: UnknownHenry II, (1133- 1189), 1830. Henry II (1133- 1189) King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine and Count of Anjou, considered an energetic and sometimes ruthless ruler
Transept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. Creator: UnknownTransept of the Martyrdom, Canterbury Cathedral, 1890. In the north west transept of Canterbury Cathedral and area known as the Martyrdom
Henry II, 1773. Creator: Charles GrignionHenry II, 1773. Henry II of England, (1133-1189) expanded empire and was driven by a desire to restore lands and privileges
Henry II serving the first dish to his son Henrys table, 1773. Creator: UnknownHenry II serving the first dish to his son Henrys table, 1773. Henry II serves at the table of his son Young Henry after his Coronation by the Archbishop of York in 1169
Henry II of England authorizes Dermot MacMorrough to levy forces, 1170 (1864). ArtistHenry II of England authorizes Dermod MacMorrough to levy forces, 1170 (1864). Henry II (1133-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, ruled from 1154
Henry of Anjou and Stephen confer across the Thames, 1153 (1864). Henry of Anjou (1133-1189) and Stephen of Blois (1096-1154)
Henry II, King of England from 1154, (1932). Artist: Rosalind ThornycroftHenry II, King of England from 1154, (1932). Henry (1133-1189) reigned from 1154. Beneath the King is a picture of St Thomas Becket
Henry II, 1935. Henry II, King of England, c1860. Henry II (1133-89), the first Plantagenet king of England, ruled from 1154. From Kings & Queens of England - A Series of 50
Martyrdom of St. Thomas of Canterbury, c1484. Artist: William CaxtonMartyrdom of St. Thomas of Canterbury, c1484. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162, Becket clashed almost incessantly with King Henry II over the question of the independence of the Church from
A Woman of the Time of Henry II, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton CalthropA 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 CalthropA 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 DoyleHenry 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 LeechA 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 LeechHenry 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, c1787King 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
The Murder of Thomas A Becket, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonThe Murder of Thomas A Becket, 1902. Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162, Becket clashed almost incessantly with King Henry II over the question of the independence of the Church from the authority of
Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784Portraits 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, 1935Thomas 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, 1189King 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: SaundersKing 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 BecketKing 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
Murder of Thomas a Becket, 1170. St Thomas Becket (c1118-1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Roman Catholic Church
The monument of King Henry II and Richard I at Fontevrault in Anjou, 1786. Artist: GoldarThe 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 StruttThe 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
Henry II, King of England, (c1850). Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England, (18th century). Artist: George VertueHenry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly remembered for his dispute with
Henry II, King of England. Artist: Robert PeakeHenry II, King of England. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England, 1789. Artist: L HowHenry II, King of England, 1789. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England, 1788. Artist: Charles SherwinHenry II, King of England, 1788. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England. Artist: R PageHenry II, King of England. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England. Artist: George VertueHenry II, King of England. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly
Henry II, King of England. Henry II (1138-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, reigned from 1154. Although regarded as one of the most effective English medieval kings he is chiefly