Henry II

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Overview

Henry II is a name shared by numerous European rulers and nobles throughout history. This article provides an overview of the various individuals who bore this name.

Holy Roman Empire

### Emperor Henry II (973-1024)

* Also known as Saint Christian, celebrated on July 13
* Ruled as Germanic Roman emperor from 1014 to 1024
* Venerated as a saint

### Other Notable Figures

* Heinrich II of Bavaria (955-976, 985-995), also known as Henry II of Carinthia
* Jasomirgott, Duke of Austria (1156-1177)
* The Younger, Duke of Mödling (1182-1236)

England

### King Henry II (1133-1189)

* Ruled from 1154 to 1189
* Also known as the Shortcoat

France

### King Henri II (1519-1559)

* Ruled from 1547 to 1559

Cyprus and Jerusalem

### King Henry II of Cyprus and Jerusalem (1271-1324)

* Ruled from 1285 to 1291
* King of Jerusalem in name only from 1291

Poland

### Grand Duke Heinrich II (1238-1241)

* Also known as the Pious

Castile

### King Henry II (1369-1379)

* A bastard king

Brabant and Schleswig

### Duke Henry II of Brabant (1235-1248)
### Duke Henry II of Holstein-Rendsburg, the Iron (1340-1382)

Braunschweig-Lüneburg and Wolfenbüttel

### Prince Heinrich II of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel (1428-1473), also known as the Peacemaker
### Duke Henry II of Braunschweig-Grubenhagen (until 1464)
### Prince Heinrich II of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel, the Younger (1489)

See Also

* List of monarchs who have borne the name Henry or Henri