Controlling succession and family revolt
I can describe the later years of Henry II's reign and his handling of succession.
Controlling succession and family revolt
I can describe the later years of Henry II's reign and his handling of succession.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Henry announced how his empire would be divided upon his death in an attempt to secure peace and stability .
- Henry’s sons did not want to wait for future power, they wanted power now.
- Henry's wife Eleanor of Aquitaine conspired with their sons in revolt against Henry.
- Henry’s sons continued to rebel during the last years of his reign.
- Henry’s succession planning had been a disaster.
Common misconception
Medieval queens had little influence.
Eleanor was an intelligent and powerful queen, acted as regent, and was a key conspirator of the revolt.
Keywords
Succession - succession is the process in which someone automatically inherits a position or property after someone else
Revolt - to revolt is to rebel or take violent action against a ruler
Regent - a regent is a person who rules a country for a limited period, because the monarch is absent or too young, too ill
Conspire - to conspire is to secretly plot or plan together
Heir - an heir is a person who expects to inherit the property or position of another when that person dies
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
- Contains conflict or violence.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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Duke of Aquitaine
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