Birth of Henry the Young King28 February 1155
Birth of Henry the Young King, 2nd of 5 sons of Henry II of England & Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Henry the Young King Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Henry the Young King, based on 5 World History Database records associated with England.
5 records1155–11835 events0 places
Chronological biography
1155
1160
Marriage2 November 1160
The marriage is orchestrated by Henrys father, Henry II, in order to gain control over Marguerites dowry, the strategically vital castles of the Vexin region between Normandy & Paris. Henry the Young King is married to Marguerite of France, daughter of King Louis VII of France by his 2nd wife Constance of Castille, he is 5 yrs of age & she is 2
1170
Coronation28 February 1170
Fostered by Thomas Becket, in June 1170 the fifteen-year-old Henry is crowned king during his fathers lifetime, but he never actually ruled and is not counted among the monarchs of England
Succession28 February 1170
Fostered by Thomas Becket, in June 1170 the fifteen-year-old Henry is crowned king during his fathers lifetime, but he never actually ruled and is not counted among the monarchs of England
1183
Death of Henry the Young King28 February 1183
Death of Henry the Young King
Record provenance
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