Henry II*, King of England, Plantagenet 1133–1189
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1133, Henry II, King of England, Plantagenet entered the world in Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France, born to geoffrey v plantagenet and holy roman empress adelaide matilda countess anjou duchess normandy. Henry II, King of England, Plantagenet married eleanor aquitane duchess gascony queen consort of france amp england, and had children including eleanor leonora plantagenet reina de castilla england, eleanor princess of england queen of castile, geoffrey of england, henry of england, joan of england queen of sicily plantagenet, joanna of england, john i lackland king of england plantagenet, marie france capet countess of champagne, matilda of england, philip of england, richard i lionheart king of england, richard i coeur de lion plantagenet, william of england. Henry II, King of England, Plantagenet passed away in 1189 in Chinon Castle, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Plantagenet
This ancestor line traces from Clermont, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France (1000) to Le Mans, France (1133) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Henry Plantagenet (1133–1189) was born in Le Mans, Sarthe, Pays de la Loire, France and died in Chinon Castle, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Henry Plantagenet's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record