King Henry II "Curtmantle" of England - 12th Century Historical Equestrian Wax SealHenry II Great Seal Seal of the Angevin Empire This wax seal is based on the Great Seal of King Henry II of England (11331189), also known as Henri II Plantagent in French and Henricus II Rex Angliae in Latin. Founder of the Angevin Empire, Henry II was one of the most powerful and complex monarchs of the medieval period, ruling England, large parts of France (including Normandy, Anjou, and Aquitaine), and exerting authority over Ireland, Wales, and

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He was also instrumental in Edward I’s conquest of Wales and led English forces during the early stages of the First War of Scottish Independence

one of the most infamous monarchs in English history

the Great Seal was designed to embody the principles and ideals upon which the United States was founded

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His equestrian seal represents his status as a warrior and ruler

Born into the powerful House of Habsburg

Card type: Horizontal Folded

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