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Philip Augustus sending an envoy to Henry II of England; Henry II and Margaret, receiving...

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Philip Augustus sending an envoy to Henry II of England; Henry II and Margaret, receiving the envoy, illustration from the 'Grandes Chroniques de France', 1332-50 (vellum)
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French School, (14th century) / French
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British Library, London, UK
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vellum
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1332 AD - 1350 AD (C14th AD)
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Source/Shelfmark: Royal 16 G. VI, f.343v Philip II, (Philippe Auguste; 1165–1223) King of France, was half brother to Margaret who was married to Henry, son of King Henry II of England and when young Henry died in 1183, Philip demanded the return of her dowry from her father-in-law, Henry II (1133–89) King of England, (1154-89) who, as Henry Plantagenet, ruled as Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Aquitaine, Count of Nantes. Commonly mistaken as Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.

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France / Europe / royalty / philip ii / royal / named people / famous people / english / manuscript / envoy / margaret of france / philip augustus / king henry ii / king / henry ii of england / henry plantagenet / philip / henry ii / king of france / Marguerite / daughter in law / philippe auguste
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