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Angevin Commonwealth Notes
Henry II (1154–1189)
Henry II of England
Foundations under Henry II (1154–1189)
Henry II inherited a vast realm, often referred to as the Angevin Empire, stretching from Scotland to the Pyrenees, through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine and family inheritance.
He sought to
Restore royal authority after the chaos of Stephen’s reign
Implement reforms in justice, finance, and administration that strengthened the monarchy.
Henry developed the system of royal courts, traveling justices, and the use of juries, laying foundations for English common law.
His attempts to curb the power of the Church, most famously in his conflict with Thomas Becket, highlight tensions between secular and ecclesiastical authority.
The Reach and Fragility of the Angevin Commonwealth
The Angevin territories were a patchwork of feudal lordships linked by dynastic control, family ties, and personal loyalty to the king.
The diversity of language, law, and custom across England, Normandy, Anjou, Aquitaine, and Ireland made centralized governance difficult.
Henry relied heavily on loyal administrators and capable family members, though rivalries within his own household often undermined stability.
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