Henry II (French: Henri II; 31 March 1519 – 10 July 1559) was King of France from 31 March 1547 until his death in 1559. The second son of Francis I and Duchess Claude of Brittany, he became Dauphin of France upon the death of his elder brother Francis in 1536.
You can find people similar to Henry II of France by visiting our lists People involved in anti-Protestantism and 16th-century dukes of Brittany.
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Date of birth | 31 March 1519
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Place of birth | Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
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Date of death | 10 July 1559
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Age | 40 (age at death)
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Place of death | Place de Vosges, France
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Resting place | 13 August 1559Saint Denis Basilica
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