# Henry II becomes king of England (1154)

URL: https://history-france.com/timeline/1154-henry-ii-becomes-king-of-england
Location: Western France / England

The Angevin ruler controlled extensive French lands, creating a major challenge to Capetian kings. Within the broader West Francia & Early Capetians period, After the Treaty of Verdun, West Francia developed under Carolingian, Robertian and Capetian rulers. Viking settlement, feudal lordship, church reform and expanding royal authority reshaped the kingdom. At this point in the timeline, the relevant governing authority is Louis VII (King of the Franks). Henry II becomes king of England is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France. The event is positioned here so visitors can read it alongside changes in government, warfare, society, religion, culture and France’s wider international setting.

## Why it matters
Henry II becomes king of England is a useful marker in the longer transformation of political authority, society and culture in France.

Ruler at the time: [Louis VII](https://history-france.com/rulers/louis-vii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Henry II becomes king of England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Henry+II+becomes+king+of+England&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Henry II becomes king of England](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Henry+II+becomes+king+of+England)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of French history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_French_history)