Historedia
Person

Henry II of France

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1556–1558

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Henry II of France, 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. Truce of Vaucelles and its Collapse

    1556

    Role: King of France

    1. 5 February 1556 · VaucellesSigning of the Truce of Vaucelles

      Charles V and Henry II signed a truce at Vaucelles on 5 February 1556, ending temporary hostilities.

  2. French capture of Calais

    1558

    Role: King of France

    1. 1 January 1558 · Calais and surrounding fortsInitial Failure and Renewed Attack

      French forces failed in mid-1557 but renewed attacks in early 1558, capturing outlying forts and besieging Calais.

    2. 7 January 1558 · CalaisCapture of Calais

      François, Duke of Guise, captured Calais from the English on 7 January 1558, a major propaganda victory for France.

Sources

  1. Italian War of 1551–1559 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Siege of Calais (1558) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22