King Henry II of England, according to a genealogy study. An Extended Royal Bloodline According to reports given by Business Insider, Brad Pitt and Queen Elizabeth II were 25th cousins ...

From Anglo-Saxon England came a tradition of law-making ... was one of the main forces behind Henry II's reforms. The same desire underlay his efforts to reassert control of the Church.

King John sealed the Magna Carta, but is remembered as one of England's worst rulers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

In December 1154, the young and vigorous Henry II became king of England following the anarchy and civil war of Stephen's reign. Stephen had acknowledged Henry, grandson of Henry I of England ...

Matilda and Geoffrey's son stayed in England and was later crowned King Henry II. Lady Jane Grey was born in 1537, according to Historic Royal Palaces. Of all of England's reigning queens ...

Henry and his queen Eleanor of Aquitaine were crowned in Westminster Abbey on Sunday 19th December 1154 by Theobald, Archbishop of Canterbury. His titles were King of England, Duke of Normandy and ...