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Death of Henry II, King of England
On July 6, 1189, Henry II, King of England and founder of the Angevin Empire, died of illness at Chinon Castle in France at 56, paving the way for Ri…
Timeline
- 1188–1189Northern France · FranceIn 1188 Philip II broke with Henry II and supported Richard, Geoffrey, and the other sons against their father; Henry was pushed onto the defensive militarily and diplomatically, and his health deteriorated rapidly.
- 1189Chinon Castle · TouraineHenry II died at Chinon Castle, having shortly before expressed forgiveness to Richard and confirmed his succession to the English throne and the overseas domains, ushering in the era of Richard in the Angevin Empire.
Sources
- Encyclopædia Britannica: Henry II, king of England https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-II-king-of-England
- Roger of Howden, Chronica — Roger of Howden