Henry II and the Angevin Empire
I can describe Henry II’s control over the Angevin Empire after the Anarchy.
Henry II and the Angevin Empire
I can describe Henry II’s control over the Angevin Empire after the Anarchy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Henry II attempted to restore his royal lands after the Anarchy
- Henry ruled over an area of Western Europe known as the Angevin Empire
- The Angevin Empire was a collection of separate lands, each with their own local traditions and leadership
- Henry II oversaw an invasion of Ireland in 1169, with the support of the Pope
- Kings of England subsequently claimed to be rightful rulers of Ireland
Keywords
Anarchy - when there is no government in society this is known as anarchy; it means political or social disorder
Centralise - to centralise is when separate parts are brought together so that they are organised or controlled from one place
Empire - a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by one person or a group of people is known as an empire
Duchy - the area of land controlled by a duke or duchess is known as a duchy
Allegiance - when somebody is loyal to a lord or monarch, this is allegiance
Common misconception
That France existed as a unified nation.
"Modern-day France" did not exist yet, instead the area we know as France, was actually a collection of separate lands/duchies .
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