Historedia
Person

Henry II

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1547–1554

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry II, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Succession of Henry II of France

    1547

    Role: King of France

    1. 31 March 1547 · FranceDeath of Francis I and Succession

      Francis I died on 31 March 1547, and Henry II succeeded him as King of France.

    2. 25 July 1547 · Reims CathedralCoronation of Henry II

      Henry II was crowned King of France at Reims Cathedral on 25 July 1547.

  2. Battle of Renty

    1554

    Role: King of France

    1. 13 August 1554 · RentyBattle of Renty

      French and Imperial forces clashed at Renty on 13 August 1554, with Guise leading the French and Charles V commanding the Imperial army.

Sources

  1. Henry II of France Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  2. Battle of Renty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22