Henry was the eldest son of Empress Matilda (daughter of Henry I by his second wife) and her second husband Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou. He was known as Henry 'Curtmantle' or 'Fitz Empress' ...
With all those decades under his belt, Henry has amassed a gigantic size. The immensely hefty croc measures over 5 meters (16 ...
Henry was known to have a fierce temper ... The conflict between Henry II and Thomas Becket is an example of the many disputes over power in medieval times. Other examples of this can be seen ...