Henry II of Navarre
King of Navarre from 1517 to 1555 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Henry II (18 April 1503 – 25 May 1555), nicknamed Sangüesino because he was born at Sangüesa, was the King of Navarre from 1517, although his kingdom had been reduced to a small territory north of the Pyrenees by the Spanish conquest of 1512. Henry succeeded his mother, Queen Catherine, upon her death.[1] His father was her husband and co-ruler, King John III, who died in 1516.[1]
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Henry II | |
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King of Navarre | |
Reign | 12 February 1517 – 25 May 1555 |
Predecessor | Catherine |
Successor | Jeanne III and Antoine |
Born | (1503-04-18)18 April 1503 Sangüesa |
Died | 25 May 1555(1555-05-25) (aged 52) Hagetmau |
Spouse | |
Issue more... | Jeanne III of Navarre |
House | Albret |
Father | John III of Navarre |
Mother | Catherine of Navarre |
Religion | Roman Catholic, although strongly sympathized with Calvinists throughout his life |
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