Difference between revisions of "Henri II"
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| − | |name= | + | |name=Henry II of France |
|birth_date=March 31, 1519 | |birth_date=March 31, 1519 | ||
|birth_place=Saint Germain en Laye, France | |birth_place=Saint Germain en Laye, France | ||
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|death_place=Paris, France | |death_place=Paris, France | ||
|spouse=Catherine de Medici | |spouse=Catherine de Medici | ||
| − | |children=Charles IX, | + | |children=Charles IX, Henry III, Francis II, Francis, Duke of Anjou |
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King Henry II (1519 - 1559) was King of France from 1547 until 1559. He apeared to hae enjoyed jousting, this unfortunately led to his death at the age of 40 in 1559. This came during a celebration of the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis. He was succeeded by his weak sons (Francis II, Charles IX, Henry III) however Charles IX was believed to be mentally mad. | King Henry II (1519 - 1559) was King of France from 1547 until 1559. He apeared to hae enjoyed jousting, this unfortunately led to his death at the age of 40 in 1559. This came during a celebration of the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis. He was succeeded by his weak sons (Francis II, Charles IX, Henry III) however Charles IX was believed to be mentally mad. | ||
Revision as of 16:15, February 26, 2021
| Henry II of France | |
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| Born | March 31, 1519 Saint Germain en Laye, France |
| Died | July 10, 1559 (aged 40) Paris, France |
| Spouse | Catherine de Medici |
King Henry II (1519 - 1559) was King of France from 1547 until 1559. He apeared to hae enjoyed jousting, this unfortunately led to his death at the age of 40 in 1559. This came during a celebration of the treaty of Cateau-Cambresis. He was succeeded by his weak sons (Francis II, Charles IX, Henry III) however Charles IX was believed to be mentally mad.