Why did the sons of Henry II rebel against him?

This chaos is also usually attributed to his decision to secure a marriage settlement for his four-year-old son John, in which Henry bequeathed him the castles of Chinon, Loudon and Mirebeau which in turn angered his oldest son Henry and incited him to revolt. read more

Because Henry was, despite his strengths as a King, up against very strong opponents in his sons and his wife. Henry, by the time he ascended to the throne, had married Eleanor of Aquitaine who bore him five sons and three daughters, and they were both people of firm purpose- they both desired to rule. read more

Richard (I) seizes the town of Saintes from his father, Henry II : Richard seized the town of Saintes from his father but soon lost it again as Henry's tactics and forces were more superior. Jun 13: The Battle of Alnwick : William I, king of Scotland invaded England to help fight in the baronial rebellion against Henry II. read more

The Revolt of 1173–74 was a rebellion against King Henry II of England by three of his sons, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their rebel supporters. The revolt ended in failure after eighteen months; Henry's rebellious family members had to resign themselves to his continuing rule and were reconciled to him. read more