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Henry was born in Le Mans, France to Geoffrey Plantagenet and Matilda.
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Henry II was made Duke of Normandy at the age of seventeen.
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On this date, Henry's father passed away, which made Henry the Count of Anjou.
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Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor was previously married to Louis VII, King of France.
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After invading England, Henry made a deal with King Stephen that would make Henry King of England when Stephen died. Stephen died in 1154 and Henry sat on the throne.
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On this date, Henry II was coronated King of England at the age of twennty-one.
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Henry appoints Thomas Becket as Lord Chancellor.
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On this date, Becket was nominated and consecrated Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry requested of the Pope to choose Becket to fill the position.
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Henry II ordered the murder of his friend Thomas Becket out of anger. Henry regreted this for the rest of his life.
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Eleanor, Henry's children, and the King of France unsuccessfuly revolt against Henry.
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Henry died shortly after surrendering to Philip. The only person at his bedside was his illigitemate son, Geoffrey.