In this epic history, dan jones vividly resurrects this fierce and seductive royal dynasty and its mythic world. A simplified genealogy of the plantagenet dynasty, 121699 maps map 1 plantagenet britain map 2 medieval aquitaine introduction the plantagenet dynasty derives its name from the planta genesta, the broom plant that geoffrey, count of anjou, apparently used as a personal emblem. She was the first wife thomas musgrave, son of richa. Uk history my family history british history ancient history scotland history history books genealogy chart family genealogy house of york. Each of the plantagenet kings was faced with his own. See more ideas about plantagenet, british history and wars of the roses. Plantagenet kings were thus the richest family in europe and ruled england and half of france.
The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the pivotal ages in english history. Mary plantagenet historical records and family trees. Insightful and interesting book about the plantagenet family. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. As im the narrator of this online history course from historian and author toni mount, i just wanted to let you know that warrior kings of england. Plantagenet kings were thus the richest clan in europe and ruled england and half of france. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church and state, the nature of. Plantagenet name meaning, family history, family crest. The name plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses. House of plantagenet family tree am such a history buff. May 02, 20 my husband does genealogy and we found he is of plantagenet line and tudor,and he went back to at least henry the 2nd3rd line. They were a remarkable family, providing england with fourteen of its kings.
The plantagenet dynasty was the ruling royal dynasty of england and wales from 1277 for two hundred and forty five years by way of eight kings, or three hundred and seventeen years by way of fourteen kings, if we include the successive royal houses of lancaster and york, both of which were off shoots of the house of plantagenet, making the dynasty both englands and britains longest. Attitudes and outlooks were formed with regard to a vast array of profoundly important issues. History of a dynasty and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Their son john was the greatgreat grandfather of king henry viii of england. Plantagenet ancestry treats all known descents, both legitimate and illegitimate, for seventeenthcentury colonists from geoffrey plantagenet, count of anjou died 1151, founder of the plantagenet dynasty which ruled england from 1154 to 1485. The latin works included the chronicles of the pope, two large books of civil law.
Family history book, history books, edward iii, royal family trees, lady. The plantagenet dynasty ruled england for over three hundred years, from 1154 1485. Research plantagenet in the surnames forums on genealogy. This dynasty was founded by geoffrey plantagenet died 1151, count of anjou. He was called john of gaunt because he was born in ghent, then rendered in english as gaunt. Here are a few selected books and journals that ive found useful in my research. History the plantagenet ancestry of king edward iii and queen philippa of hainault. Under the plantagenets, england was transformed from a colony, often governed from abroad and considered less significant than other european monarchies, into a sophisticated, politically engaged and independent kingdom. First volume in costains popular fourbook series about the plantagenets. The house of plantagenet was a royal dynasty that ruled england for 331 years, from 1154 to 1485.
The first plantagenet king inherited a bloodsoaked kingdom from the normans and transformed it into an empire stretched at its peak from scotland to jerusalem. House of plantagenet kids britannica kids homework help. England in the late middle ages concerns the history of england during the late medieval period, from the thirteenth century, the end of the angevins, and the accession of henry iii considered by many to mark the start of the plantagenet dynasty until the accession to the throne of the tudor dynasty in 1485, which is often taken as the most convenient marker for the end of the middle. Having ruled for approximately 300 years, the plantagenet dynasty is today recognised as one of the most powerful and influential royal houses in all of british history. It was originally a noble family from northwest france. House of plantagenet index 1216 99 unofficial royalty. This website is a good starting point for genealogical research of scotland, england and ireland. New colonial immigrants are likewise included in the work, linking still more seventeenthcentury immigrants to the kings of england, making it as uptodate and comprehensive as possible. Historical and genealogical resources, images and essays pertaining to the members of the plantagenet dynasty of. Download pdf the plantagenet ancestry free online new. Historical and genealogical resources, images and essays pertaining to the members of the plantagenet dynasty of england and their descendants, 11541485. A letter to their father, from the sons of richard, duke of york. S, are in the line too, and my husbands ancestor is george washington. There are few pictures of henry or any plantagenet so peter o.
Research plantagenet in the surnames forums on, the new genforum. This book is a fascinating gestation on the history not only of plantagenet england in the late middle ages, but also of the many places and key world events that were directly influenced by plantagenet kings. House of plantagenet index 1216 99 a thcentury depiction of king henry iiis coronation. North american colonists from the plantagenet dynasty that ruled england from 1154 to 1485. The warrior kings and queens who made england by dan jones. Other french books included the miracles of our lady, the passions of divers saints, and the life of st. Their name came from planta genista, the latin for yellow broom flower, which the counts of anjou wore as an emblem on their helmets. House of plantagenet, also called house of anjou or angevin dynasty, royal house of england, which reigned from 1154 to 1485 and provided 14 kings, 6 of whom belonged to the cadet houses of lancaster and york. John of gaunt, 1st duke of lancaster, kg 6 march 40 3 february 99 was a member of the house of plantagenet, the third surviving son of king edward iii of england and philippa of hainault. Also, regarding history and genealogy, while they do overlap are really two distinct disciplines.
By sewards a brief history of the hundred years war own admission, this title is specifically aimed at the nonspecialist, packing the plantagenets 300year history into a tidy volume that briefly touches upon the highs and lows of the dynastys 14 rulers. But seriously, its im plantagenet family tree this explains everything. Think of becket and the lion in winter, two of the best films about english history ever made, about dynasty founder king henry ii. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church. The result is a history that provides a fairly vivid overall picture of the kings. J s hamilton the story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the pivotal ages in english history.
The surname plantagenet was first found in london where they held a. The name plantagenet was brought to england in the great wave of migration following the norman conquest of 1066. A plantagenet prince, the rich and powerful john of gaunt 40 99. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Genealogy of plantagenet plantagenet historical records. There are excellent books on the entire plantagenet or angevin dynasty which concentrate primarily on the successive kings themselves, then there are books covering parts of the family focusing on, for example, the three edwards i, ii, and iii. The plantagenets 11541485 introduction history of england. Family tree of the angevin dynasty plantagenet, royal. When he became unpopular later in life, scurrilous. Lots of free databases, ship passenger lists and other information on canadian genealogy. Some historians believe that the plantagenet dynasty ended with richard ii s death in 1400 and that it was followed.
Jul 12, 20 think of becket and the lion in winter, two of the best films about english history ever made, about dynasty founder king henry ii. She was the daughter of richard plantagenet of conisburgh and wife anne mortimer. The plantagenets held the english throne from 1154, with the accession of henry ii, until 1485, when richard iii died. The plantagenets documents a delicious period in english. Uk history mystery of history family history american history british history history facts genealogy chart family genealogy anglo saxon kings olde blu genes olde family lines ancient the house of hohenzollern is a noble family and royal dynasty of electors, kings, and emperors of prussia, germany, and romania. House of plantagenet family tree from king henry iii 1216 1272 to edward v 1483 including the houses of lancaster and york. King of france claim king of the romans titular lord of ireland. See more ideas about plantagenet, british history and history. But seriously, its impossibly confusing, but awesome. English royal history the plantagenet dynasty royalty. Credit wikipedia no british dynasty has been as successful as the plantagenets of this time period in passing down the crown. The secret wars of the tudors, 2014 again serves up a neat, clear view of an english dynasty. See more ideas about plantagenet, history and wars of the roses. Plantagenet family tree genealogy history, family tree.
The name plantagenet is for a gardener as the name was originally derived from the old english word plant meaning plant, or young tree early origins of the plantagenet family. The house of hohenzollern is a noble family and royal dynasty of electors, kings, and emperors of prussia, germany, and romania. House of plantagenet, royal house of england, which reigned from 1154 to 1485 and provided 14 kings, 6 of whom belonged to the cadet houses of lancaster and york. This dynasty is normally subdivided into three parts. It is directly from his mom to my husband and our sons. Plantagenet ancestry also features scores of remarkable discoveries that are certain to change the ancestry charts of many living americans. It was under the rule of the last five plantagenet kings that the english monarchy was born.
Living male line plantagenet descendents european royal history. To all who are interested in genealogy and havent given it a try, i highly. His liaison with a commoner called katherine swynford produced four illegitimate children who were given the name beaufort he married katherine in 96 and their children, by this time adults, were legitimized. Berengaria of navarre history of england, plantagenet, effigy, family history, statue. Desmond seward writes a comprehensive history of the volatile clan who ruled england for. This book documents lines of descent for approximately 190 seventeenthcentury north american colonists from the plantagenet dynasty that ruled england from 1154 to 1485. Genealogical publishing company, 2004 history 945 pages. The house of plantagenet had its origins in a cadet branch of the original counts of anjou, the dynasty established by fulk i of anjou at the beginning of the tenth century. March 5, 13 birth of king henry ii of england in le mans, the capital of the county of maine, now in france unofficial royalty. The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the piv. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Richardson has a list of 205 colonial immigrants with plantagenet ancestry assembled in the report, colonial immigrants. The royal line descended from the union between geoffrey, count of anjou d. I can now look at the family tree and keep up with each members history with this book.
Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens england has ever seen from the white ship to the lionheart, bad king john to the black prince and john of gaunt. The plantagenet dynasty british monarchy family history. Henry ii is widely regarded as the first plantagenet king of england. England in the late middle ages concerns the history of england during the late medieval period, from the thirteenth century, the end of the angevins, and the accession of henry iii considered by many to mark the start of the plantagenet dynasty until the accession to the throne of the tudor dynasty in 1485, which is often taken as the most convenient marker for the end of the. The plantagenets is proof that contemporary history can engage with the. The anglosaxon dynasty can be proven in the sense of having sufficient primary documents at hand with reasonable certainly back to the late 5th century. However, it is disputed as to when this great dynasty finds its origins. The plantagenet dynasty was the ruling royal dynasty of england and wales from 1277 for two hundred and forty five years by way of eight kings, or three hundred and seventeen years by way of fourteen kings, if we include the successive royal houses of lancaster and york, both of which were off shoots of the house of plantagenet, making the dynasty both englands and britains. The author deftly covers 300 years of english history and more than a dozen kings. This is popular history at its most buoyant and informative. Geoffreys son henry ii may be considered the first. See more ideas about plantagenet, house of plantagenet, english history. King henry ii of england march 5, 1723 birth of princess mary of great britain, daughter of king george ii of great. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church and state, the nature of governmentgovernance, the interaction of social and economic classes, and ultimately the idea of what it means to be.