Angevin Empire
I can recall that Henry II formed the Angevin Empire upon his accession to the throne but that many of these territories were lost under King John's reign.
Angevin Empire
I can recall that Henry II formed the Angevin Empire upon his accession to the throne but that many of these territories were lost under King John's reign.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The Norman conquest meant that there was a strong cultural connection between England and France.
- After the Anarchy, Henry II formed the Angevin Empire when he became king.
- In 1171 Henry II invaded Ireland and became known as 'overlord of Ireland'.
- During the reign of King John, most of the continental territory of the Angevin Empire was lost.
- The loss of territories in France under King John contributed to the First Barons' War and Magna Carta.
Keywords
Angevin Empire - territories in England, Wales, Ireland and France held by Henry II and his descendants in the 12th and 13th centuries
Magna Carta - a document signed in 1215 containing a series of promises that limited the monarch and guaranteed some political rights
Common misconception
Richard the Lionheart was one of the greatest English kings.
Although he was king of England and was born in England, Richard almost certainly did not consider himself English. He never learnt the language and only spent a maximum of 6 months in England during his 10 year reign; he didn't like the weather.
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Supervision
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