The Relationship Between Henry II And Eleanor Of Aquitaine
Henry II Is best known for murdering Thomas Becket, who was a close friend of him. He was the king of England from 1154–1189 and was a ruthless ruler. In 1152 Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquitaine and together they have eight children. Their marriage was not perfect, Eleanor had rumors that she had feelings for Prince Raymond of Antioch and even Henry’s own father, Geoffrey of Anjou. At the end the marriage worked out. Henry did not have a good relationship with the rest of his family, neither with other powerful people.
Many of the barons were making peace agreements with each other, many did it only to secure their war gains. In 1153 Henry travelled back to England, he had support in both North and East. Henry took oaths of loyalty from many
Many of the barons were making peace agreements with each other, many did it only to secure their war gains. In 1153 Henry travelled back to England, he had support in both North and East. Henry took oaths of loyalty from many