Henry II of France (March 31, 1519 – July 10, 1559) was a King of France and a member of the House of Valois. Henry was crowned King in Rheims, France, on July 25, 1547.
Henry was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, on March 31, 1519. His parents were Francis I of France and Claude of France.
Henry was married to Catherine of Medici on October 28, 1533 when he was only 14 years old. Their children were:
Henry did not love Catherine of Medici. He spent most of his time with his mistress, who was called Diane de Poitiers.
Henry died on July 10, 1559 after a jousting accident. He is buried in the Saint Denis Basilica. The next King was Francis II of France.
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Merovingians (509–751) |
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Carolingians, Robertians and Bosonids (751–987) |
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House of Capet (987–1328) | |
House of Valois (1328–1589) | |
House of Lancaster (1422–1453) | |
House of Bourbon (1589–1792) | |
House of Bonaparte (1804–1814; 1815) | |
House of Bourbon (1814–1815; 1815–1830) |
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House of Orléans (1830–1848) | |
House of Bonaparte (1852–1870) | |
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