Kings and Queens Norman Angevin Plantagenet Introduction Henry III Edward I Edward II Edward III Richard II Lancaster York Tudor Stuart Hanover Saxe-Coburg Gotha Windsor Scotland

The Plantagenets Most of the Plantagenet kings had to struggle against their nobles who wanted more power. Henry III's reign saw the first ever Parliament in 1265 - the forerunner of today's House of Lords (there was no House of Commons until much later). Henry's son, Edward I, a fine soldier, brought Wales under the English crown. He tried to conquer Scotland, too, but failed, as did his son Edward II. In Edward III's reign, a plague called the Black Death (1348-1350) killed one-third of the British people. Richard II, grandson of Edward III, was forced off his throne by his cousin Henry of Lancaster (Henry IV). The Plantagenet dynasty lasted from 1216 to 1399. The coat of arms of Henry III   Previous: Back Book: Kings and Queens Section: Plantagenet Chapter: Introduction