Henry the Young King: Biography, Facts and Career
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Henry the Young King (28 February 1155 – 11 June 1183) was the eldest son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine to survive childhood. In 1170, he became titular King of England, Duke of Normandy, Count of Anjou and of Maine. Henry the Young King was the only English king since the Norman Conquest to be crowned during his father's reign, but he was frustrated by his father's refusal to grant him meaningful autonomous power. He died aged 28, six years before his father, during the course of a campaign in Limousin against his father and his brother Richard.
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- Full name: Henry the Young King
- Born: 1155-03-07
- Nationality: Kingdom of England
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q235238
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Who is Henry the Young King?
Henry the Young King (28 February 1155 – 11 June 1183) was the eldest son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine to survive childhood.
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Henry the Young King is Kingdom of England.
When was Henry the Young King born?
Henry the Young King was born on 1155-03-07.
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