Henry II of Navarre
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. His father was her husband and co-ruler, King John III, who died in 1516.
| Henry II | |
|---|---|
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| King of Navarre | |
| Reign | 12 February 1517 – 25 May 1555 |
| Predecessor | Catherine |
| Successor | Jeanne III and Antoine |
| Born | 18 April 1503 Sangüesa |
| Died | 25 May 1555 (aged 52) Hagetmau |
| Spouse |
Margaret of Angoulême
(m. 1526; died 1549) |
| 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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