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GCSE History · key term
The lands ruled by Henry II and his sons, including England and extensive territories in France.
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The collection of territories ruled by Henry II and his successors, including England and extensive lands in France. Its name comes from Anjou, a French region associated with Henry’s family.
Revise: Norman Kingdom and ‘Angevin’ EmpireThese lands formed the Angevin Empire, named after Anjou. It was not a single country with one uniform government. Instead, one ruler held several different territories and titles.
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Revise: Kingship and SuccessionThe family ruled England and extensive lands in France, together known as the Angevin Empire.
The territories ruled by Henry II and then Richard I, including England and extensive lands in France.
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