The Plantagenet Era (1154–1399)
Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 1:18 pm
The Plantagenet era (1154–1399) marks the first phase of the royal House of Plantagenet, beginning with King Henry II and ending with the deposition of King Richard II. This foundational medieval period transformed English law, established early parliamentary systems, and saw vast territorial reach in France before shifting into the rival House of Lancaster and House of York branches.