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Dec 2011
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43 The Greatest of all Monarchs

DAVID CROWTHER
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In 1173-4 Henry was faced by a revolt by his wife, children and many of his leading barons. 1183 to his death in 1189 were years where Henry was increasingly beset by his enemies until at the age of 56 he died, faced with the treachery and disloyalty of his family.

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