henry ii of england

  1. Brita

    Could Alix of Porhoët have become Duchess of Brittany instead of Conan IV in 1167?

    I've been toying with a TL idea for a few months now and I'm faced with a (big) dilemna. OTL, Conan III of Brittany had decided to reconcile the two rival branches of the ducal family (his own and the Penthièvres') and restore royalty by marrying his daughter Bertha to their cousin Alan of...
  2. curlyhairedhippie

    The Fruit of Occitania

    Île de la Cité, Paris, Kingdom of the Franks 6 October 1151 - Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine and Queen of the Franks screamed in pain. She had to have been in labor for over eight hours now, and she was ready for it to be done. Unfortunately, the child still working its way out of her womb...
  3. WI: King Strongbow

    What if Henry's worst fears come true and due to him being slow to react or some other contrivance Strongbow does go on to attempt to enforce his rule over the rest and succeed and ala Hastings has himself (or asks/works to be) recognised as King of Ireland? Who does he bring over with him and...
  4. The Professor

    William Clito's heir and the Anarchy

    So, Clito survives long enough to sire a son or daughter. Effects on the Anarchy?
  5. The Professor

    Henry II Curtmantle fitzEmpress and Count of Flanders?

    I've been pondering Henry II of England's actions if he wasn't married to Eleanor of Aquitaine. In the absence of a suitable wife I've contrived a scenario whereby William Clito survives Aalst only to die like William Rufus in a "hunting accident". However he has a daughter who Empress Matilda...
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