About
King of England from 1154 until his death whose legal changes laid the basis for the English Common Law. He was notably father of Richard I who was the first monarch of the House of Tudor.
Trivia
He expanded the English monarchy to Wales, Ireland, and half of France during his reign.
Before Fame
He inherited the throne from his mother, the daughter of King Henry I.
Family Life
He had eight children, five sons and three daughters, with his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Associated With
He is the father of King Richard