Rosamund Clifford
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Rosamund Clifford, often called "The Fair Rosamund" or "Rose of the World", was a medieval English noblewoman and mistress of Henry II, King of England, who became famous in English folklore.
Fair Rosamund in her Bower by William Bell Scott (after 1854)
The ruins of Clifford Castle, where Clifford grew up
The ruins of Godstow Abbey
Marie-Philippe Coupin de la Couperie's circa 1826 painting
Henry II of England
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Henry II, also known as Henry Fitzempress and Henry Curtmantle, was King of England from 1154 until his death in 1189. During his reign he controlled England, substantial parts of Wales and Ireland, and much of France, an area that altogether was later called the Angevin Empire, and also held power over Scotland and the Duchy of Brittany.
Contemporary depiction of Henry from the Gospels of Henry the Lion, c. 1175–1188
The great seal of Empress Matilda
The capture of Montsoreau Castle, next to the River Loire, in 1152 marked the end of the revolt organised by Geoffrey against his brother.
12th-century depiction of Henry and Eleanor of Aquitaine holding court