When did Henry II of France die?
Henry II of France died on the 10th of July 1559. He suffered from sepsis caused by an untreated brain abscess after being wounded in the eye during a tournament.
Questions about Henry II of France
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the mistress of Henry II of France?
Diane de Poitiers was the mistress of Henry II of France. She embraced him when he was seven years old and their bond remained strong even after his return to France.
What happened to Henry II of France at the tournament near Place des Vosges?
Henry II of France was wounded in the eye by a fragment from Gabriel Montgomery's splintered lance during the jousting match on the 30th of June 1559. Royal surgeons Ambroise Paré and Andreas Vesalius attempted treatment but ultimately advocated a wait-and-see strategy that failed.
How many sons did Henry II of France leave behind?
Henry II of France left four young sons including Francis who succeeded him at age fifteen. Francis II died in December 1560 leaving his ten-year-old brother Charles IX as king.
When did Henry II of France introduce patent specifications?
Henry II of France introduced the concept of publishing invention descriptions as a form of patent during his reign. The first patent specification was submitted by inventor Abel Foullon for a type of rangefinder and publication was delayed until after the patent expired in 1561.