When Did Henry II Reign As King Of England?

Henry II reigned as King of England from 1154-1189.

He was born in 1133 to Empress Matilda and Geoffrey of Anjou. His mother Matilda, was the only surviving legitimate child of Henry I. She battled with her cousin, Stephen of Blois for the throne of England, following Henry I's death.
When Stephen's son Eustace died in 1153, Stephen finally agreed in the Treaty of Wallingford that Matilda's son Henry should be the next successor to the throne.

Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine and they had eight children named William, Henry, Richard, Geoffrey, John, Matilda, Eleanor and Joan. William died in infancy and Henry was crowned King of England, but never ruled.

Henry II is famous for his struggles with the church, in particular with his former friend Thomas Becket, the former Arch Bishop of Canterbury, who he indirectly had assassinated in 1170.

Henry was eventually killed by his son, Richard the Lionheart in 1189. Richard took over the throne in the same year.

Henry III reigned as the King of England from 1216-1272.

He was the son of King John I of England and Isabella of Angouleme. As Henry was only 9 years of age, when he was crowned by King, the country was led by Regents until he was old enough to take command.

When Henry reached the age where he would assume responsibility as King, he looked towards the French system as a guide for his monarchy. This caused a great deal of unrest at home, where his English Barons were not pleased with the favouritism towards the French Nobles.
However it was a war between Henry and French-born friend de Montford, that would spark the Battle of Lewes and ultimately saw Henry and his son being captured and imprisoned for 15 months. Edward eventually escaped and took back the monarchy.

Henry III married Eleanor of Provence and they had five children together named Edward, Margaret, Beatrice, Edmund and Katharine.

Henry III died in 1272 and was succeeded by his son Edward.