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Henry II

Henry II

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King of France from 1547 to 1559 who takes back Calais from the English
  • proper noun
: Enrique II
  • Did Henry II regain Calais during his reign?

Examples

  • Henry II was instrumental in regaining Calais from the English, marking a significant victory for France.

  • King Henry II of France ruled from 1547 to 1559.

  • Henry II ascended the French throne in 1547 after the death of his father, Francis I.

  • The marriage of Henry II to Catherine de' Medici greatly influenced the politics of his reign.

  • In 1559, Henry II, the King of France, died from injuries sustained in a jousting accident.

  • Mary, the widow of King Francis II, was supported by Henry II of France during her reign.

  • The marriage alliance between Scotland and France was largely influenced by Henry II in the 1550s.

Surface Forms

Henry II main

Morphology

Henry + II

The string 'Henry II' is compositionally built from the proper name 'Henry' plus the Roman numeral 'II', which a learner who knows both will read as 'Henry the Second' and thus infer a named individual (typically a monarch). While the detailed historical information (dates, reign, dynasty) cannot be derived from the constituents, the core referential meaning is transparent and follows a cross-linguistic regnal-naming convention.

Etymology

Henry II of France was the king in the 1500s who led the fight to win back Calais from the English and who married Catherine de' Medici, bringing Italian influence into his court. So he is remembered for both the military victory and the important marriage that shaped his rule.