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Summary: 12th Century Rulers

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Cheyenne Pichel
HI 201 12th Century Ruler
In the twelfth century in Europe, rulers used different sources and institutions to gain power. In England, the government was the first to govern through institution of systems, with the royal official giving the law and collecting revenues. Other parts of Europe did not develop as effectively. While Germany and France did transform their government institution and consolidate sources of power, England made the most successful use of its power. In all of Europe, England was the region that developed institution power. It was this institutional power that enabled kings not to have to be at meetings; the king had administrator function for him. Henry II was the main person who had a part in strengthening and extending the institutions of England. He gained enormous sources of power outside of England also. Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine, after her marriage to Louis VII of France was annulled. By marrying Eleanor, Henry II gained an enormous inheritance because the duchy of Aquitaine was granted to the crown of England. She gave him land on the continent as well as …show more content…

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