A Brief History Of Henry Curtmantle - Henry II of England

[@anthonymaddox6515]

Henry II, progenitor of arguably the most famous dynasty in England's history. Some would say the Tudors, but the Plantagenets reigned longer and were involved in the development of the kingdom of England. The great and infamous family who followed Henry included Richard the Lionheart, King John, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III, Henry V, Edward IV and Richard III. There reigns would stretch over 330 years. (The Tudors barely surpassed 115 years; the Stuarts would not even reign for 100 years; Hanover 187 years; the current family Windsor (formerly Saxe Coburg Gotha) is now at 120 years). Even the current queen can trace her lineage back through Henry II.

[@romanticlady8157]

Not to mention that the Windsors will end with the Queen. Charles will start a new dynasty (the Mountbattens). I doubt anyone will surpass the Plantagenets.

[@jacquelinedeigan776]

Great Family to Study

[@itachi-kun7736]

Henry II's downfall is Thomas à Becket

[@jamellfoster6029]

Heck the Tuxids2 descended from the Plantagenets via Margaret Beaufort as the Beauforts descended from John Plantagenet aka John of Gaunt...

[@jackhoffman1957]

Agreed. The Tudors were simply more controversial; however, they successfully transitioned England from the War of the Roses with Henry VII's propaganda of a united house. The Plantagenets absolutely reclaimed England for the English (via France, no less).

[@keningall5404]

What a tale of power, intrigue, deception, betrayal and remorse so many strong & powerful people intertwined at the same time is a better plot than any storyteller could have written. One of my favourite movies of all time is the Lion in Winter with Peter O’Tool & Katherine Hepburn as Henry & Eleanor was incredible thank you for an excellent presentation of the facts

[@OffRampTourist]

One of my favorite Christmas movies and an annual tradition.

[@classiclife7204]

I'm familiar with the history, but I clicked this to learn what the heck "Curtmantle" was supposed to mean. You did not disappoint!

[@craigfowler7098]

So much more detail than other documentaries, great job guys

[@keningall5404]

A fascinating tale of power,greed, intrigue & betrayal no single writer could have come up with such a plot. How one King could have handled such a group of powerful individuals is beyond belief. My favourite movie

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

This is for the algorithm, I’ve commented appreciation for this little series on the other eps. Edit, to add you’ve got a great voice for the narration. It’s clear, without accent; you’ve got steady levels and no mouth noises.

[@gullwingstorm857]

He definitely has an accent.

[@D-No974]

@@gullwingstorm857 ikr!🤣👍

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

@@gullwingstorm857 I meant a regional accent

[@BeedrillYanyan]

Everyone has accents. But I get your point. His was very clear and very neutral so it's easilh understandable.

[@triciasomogyi5431]

Bilinda Law-Morley - Yes, that’s known as Dialect.

[@natedorney7032]

There was a Dorney who served alongside of Richard The Lionheart during the third crusade... This ancestor would so impress the king with his bravery and prowess in battle that Richard gave him a ring from his own hand. The ring to this day remains in the posession of the english side of my family to this day. We also have ties to the Courtenay family as well.

[@gremlinchet]

Just found your channel through this video! Thank you so much. Definitely going to be watching more of your content.

[@lorihenderson673]

Eleanor of aquitaine kicked serious ass

[@CommonSwindler]

And Henry II kicked hers.

[@sheilahorn8913]

I enjoy these historic accounts, especially of the Plantagenet dynasty. Thank you!

[@amethyst5538]

Simple, condensed, and informative. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@alexanderwaite9403]

What a family. Henry II and Eleanor were one of the greatest marriages and power couples in European history.

[@majorbob7211]

Proof that power couples don't work...even back in the days

[@keyboarddancers7751]

Very engaging series. Excellent narrative summaries.

[@PatrickStarfishman]

I LOVE your videos. Please keep it up.

[@tpbarbie]

The Lion in Winter :)

[@washubrain]

On the balance it appears that for those times of medieval concept of fairness and justice king Henry II did a great job to establish not only a well regulated system of government, but also was the father of what later became the Parliament of England. I'd say there was more justice in Henry II's England than in many countries of modern times (even in Europe ex; Russia, Belarus and many others where the very definition of Justice would fail to meet even medieval standards).

[@samright4661]

The First Plantagenet.. His Son Richard was a badass ...

[@karakoram4613]

Thank you for these videos. I'm loving them.

[@lynnereyes5125]

Very informative video I really love history and I like English history especially when you were told everything really well thanks for your video

[@fionaottley4976]

That portait of Henry always makes me think 2 things. 1. is that the standard of artwork back then? 2. he looks like he was a crazy person.

[@janetboyle2394]

Well done, made me very proud of my 32nd great grandfather.

[@stylembonkers1094]

Me too, cuz.

[@fatnsassy99]

What was the building at 9:00 ?

[@sheilahorn8913]

Thanks!

[@BriefHistoryOfficial]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@chriscodrington5464]

Fine effort insightful commentary!

[@gerritpeacock3571]

I would love to know what Eleanor of Aquitaine really looked like. There is atleast one crude rendering that I know of... but that wouldn't suffice to identify anyone.

[@romanticlady8157]

Her effigy is probably an accurate representation. She is not very beautiful by today's standards. Although I personally think that her status and legend led people to claim she was.

[@JustThinkForYourself]

"Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?"

[@kevinquist]

fantastic show. great job.

[@jacquelinebell6201]

Knew very little about this Henry. Great video.

[@aarondemiri486]

one of the best people to sit atop the throne of england

[@cary-benjaminportway7128]

In England you don't pronounce the first r in Worcester. In New England you don't pronounce either r!

[@_i_am_unceded]

⭐Honor and Respect⭐

[@robertguzman6117]

Great job

[@jacquelinedeigan776]

Great King to Study

[@lillianmcgrew217]

This is so interesting

[@SandpaperTTV]

My 25th great grand father

[@RachelSWhite]

I love history. Like really love it. Especially European/Russian history. This is the most dryest delivery I've listened to on youtube. If I want to go to sleep I just come to this channel for the narrator's cadence.

[@triciasomogyi5431]

Bed time story. And a good one. Sleep learn.

[@JJSPARROW1978]

Why is Henry II important? He was the King that took a customary common law system, managed at the local level, consent to the idea, as opposed to the Roman Civil Law, then brought it into his court. Thus the common law was no more. That is because the judges from then on, were Crown Officers. What judge would rule against a King or a Kings Favourite. So the theft really gain pace from here on.

[@jimenagarcia32019]

Curtmantle sounds kinda cute and silly. 😂

[@vickialm2596]

👍👍👍

[@kingslegion1]

ok, again, now you may be correct that the reason geoffery didnt help matilda could have been because the english lords would not accept angevin, this is questionable, the most likely reason is, henry I told em both that Henry II was heir and geoffery understood that, all he ever cared about was pushing his son Henry II to the front and he did this. Henry and a strong ruler was the reason geoffery fought. matilda fought for matilda, and eventually she had to do as her husband and father wished. to me its a better story, but to others they just like to ignore tradition of those days and input today into it.

[@jamest2401]

Wasn’t excommunication tantamount to a death sentence in various time periods?

[@erc621]

My granny princess Marianna Cottone she descents from Charlemagne and from the ancients kings of Wessex but also from king Henry Il of England and from Robert de Cottone too

[@fellopiantube7607]

@ 1:25 that's rape in bloom, not the broom plant

[@Chipoo88]

Thank you for the video. The pronunciation of Geoffrey is the same Jeffrey

[@4Bluehearts]

My 22nd great grandfather

[@kristinsmith5076]

MY GREAT GREATXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX GRANDPA

[@russellhawkins5113]

It was the “Reaving of the North”. Stefan and Mathilda slaughtered the Britons in their contrived conflict.

[@jamest2401]

So many Matildas.

[@mariadange06]

Are you speeding up your speech in editing? It's far to fast to digest the rapid information.

[@johnking5433]

You can play it back slower in the settings

[@Chris_Quintrell]

36:20

[@kingslegion1]

lord this is a trend i see, geoffery was like william I, he was moves ahead in the chess game where stephen and matilda were figuring out the moves of the pieces. geoffery knew henry would need normandy, without it, NO england. william started with it and geoffery meant his SON would too. (by the way, does noone in these days realize the reason he gave matilda to his antagonist of anjou? well he knew their metal their way of life and abilities, (especially in siring sons, and strong ones) they were also against the king of france. and adding anjou with the rest would make his grandson VERY powerful indeed. push away hollywood (shakespear ect) and the party line coming from the universities now tell you to take with a grain of salt the written documents of eye witnesses because it doesn't line up with shakespeare or how one acts today. sorry i know i am a bore, but just hit your sight and really like your vids. i also have subscribed. but i do knit pick

[@utewbd]

Young Henry

[@hisbigal]

In 1171, Henry II began his conquest of Ireland when he sent 400 military ships filled with soldiers and arms, and quickly conquered the country. In 1175, the Treaty of Waterford was signed by Richard de Clare and Henry, which began the long colonial experience which was to last for the next 800 years. I wish you had talked about this in a little more detail.

[@TheFreshman321]

Ireland invaded by a Norman king go blame the French.

[@hisbigal]

@@TheFreshman321 I’m aware of this fact.

[@triciasomogyi5431]

Brief history.

[@dontgivamonkeyz]

@@TheFreshman321 the English always take the blame even if it's a Scottish king planted thousands of Scots in Ireland.

[@EmHunt]

Very much enjoy your vids, but wish you would slow your speech down. Seems almost like you have your speech set to like 1.5x speed or something and is mildly anxiety inducing.

[@LiveArtPresents]

Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble Gabble ...

[@bremnersghost948]

Esse Quam Videri

[@JohnnyWitney]

I am related per Ancestry through my maternal Grandmother

[@GoBlueGirl78]

You and everyone else with Western European ancestry

[@sarah3796]

Wow. This King was so angry

[@donomar8517]

Richard was a terrible ungrateful son.

[@thyra_UK]

It's weird watching documentaries on your great+ grandparents lol

[@kentjensen4939]

Shadiness has happened in all the royal families throughout history. I do suppose Henry and Thomas are good friends again in the next life; it wouldn't surprise me if Becket was there to welcome Henry there despite the trickery and having been murdered by the four knights.

[@est9949]

Shadiness has happened in all religious institutions throughout history. It's nothing but a power grab with no checks or balances. Its whole business model is that they control people by brainwashing them into superstitions so they would fear the church authority. The fight between church and monarchy are basically the two equally power hungry autocratic parties fighting for more power for themselves, and that can ruin any friendship. Play a corrupted game, win a corrupted prize.

[@heathergarnham9555]

Henry 2, killed Thomas Becket.

[@maryfrump7937]

Hmm. SO HE was for a division of church and state. Interesting

[@kristinsmith5076]

SO THE CHURCH BETRAYED HENRY?!

[@gregoryswanepoel6328]

whoa slow down with the narration, the hurry?

[@arethagrassi6420]

What a circus.

[@marieahojewalyova5250]

Is ok ,but You talk to fast . Way to fast.

[@Kevinb1821]

Pretty sure god would punish and condemn the men who denied others salvation. Not the other way around haha😂

[@v3nzy]

its pronounced 'ACK-WIT-AINE' and 'JEFF-RII' like that

[@KarenBatchelor-pb2wg]

Joffrey is the French pronunciation and the English Court still spoke French at time.

[@KarenBatchelor-pb2wg]

Aqua-taine was also the French pronunciation, and again, the English Court spoke only French at the time. So the pronunciations in the video are historically correct.

[@j.dmetalhead7517]

Why is it you can pronounce Anjou but can't pronounce Worcester correctly 🤣

[@hannibalbarca7707]

Enjoyed the format and history. However, the pronunciation of French is cringy.

[@rachelfowkes9396]

I love these videos but you talk too fast for me to take in all the information. I had to give up 😫

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Henry II and Richard the Lionheart are the worst king in Uk, they engaged in crusade wars and killed many muslims and destroyed economy in uk. They hated the brittish working class and were known for their oppressive rule. Their actions caused widespread suffering and resentment among the people, leading to social unrest and discontentment throughout the kingdom. The ones who call them brave are often those who share their oppressive views and benefit from their actions, while the majority of the population suffered under their reign. Their legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of fair and just leadership, as well as the consequences that can arise from unchecked power.

[@eziotemplarkiller]

Beckett won in death

[@psandbergnz]

He speaks too quickly and pronounces poorly.

[@josephforrest9472]

Dreadful narration. I'm a bricklayer. If I could not narrate a more interesting & scintillating history I would kick my own arse a mile down the road.

[@gullwingstorm857]

Yes but he’s American, and I’m guessing by your spelling of ‘arse’ that you’re either British or Aussie. It’s not bad for an American.

[@josephforrest9472]

@@gullwingstorm857 Thank you. The fact that you say he is American, which I doubt should make his narration more interesting, easy to listen to instead of the stilted, montonous tone of this narrator.

[@gullwingstorm857]

@@josephforrest9472 It's actually the latest thing in narration. If you listen to most of the popular videos lately you will find they all have that monotonous quality.

[@josephforrest9472]

@@gullwingstorm857 Thank you. I wonder why ? Not just monotonous but foreign too. As you guessed I'm a Yorkshire man living in America. The narrator does not have a British or American accent. By British I mean English, Irish, Welsh or Scottish.

[@gullwingstorm857]

@@josephforrest9472 I hear his American accent, but can't identify the region.

[@meg1955]

Your misuse of grammar and syntax in a couple of places is very jarring

[@GoBlueGirl78]

The irony…