'Henry II', (1133-1189), c1787. Artist: Unknown.

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'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. His desire to reform the relationship with the Church led to conflict with his former friend Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. From A New, Universal and Impartial History of England by George Frederick Raymond. [J. Cooke, London, c1787]

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