Who was Henry Plantagenet?

Henry Plantagenet (1207–1272) was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England and died in Westminster, London, England. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Plantagenet 1207–1272

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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11 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 1 Oct 1207 · Winchester, Hampshire, England

Died 16 Nov 1272 · Westminster, London, England

Father John King Of England Plantagenet

Mother Isabel Taillefer Angouleme

Siblings Eleanor Plantagenet, Joan Plantagenet

Records

Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes … Millennium File North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

John King Of England Plantagenet

Isabel Taillefer Angouleme

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1207, Henry Plantagenet entered the world in Winchester, Hampshire, England, born to john king of england plantagenet and isabel taillefer angouleme. Henry Plantagenet passed away in 1272 in Westminster, London, England.

Sources

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Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22
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Record Millennium File
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1207

Birth of Henry Plantagenet in Winchester, Hampshire, England

Birth

1272

Death of Henry Plantagenet in Westminster, London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Beaumont, Oxfordshire, , England (1167) to Winchester, Hampshire, , England (1207) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Plantagenet (1207–1272) was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England and died in Westminster, London, England. 11 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, 11 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.