Henry II of Castile, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henry II of Castile

King of Castile

Date of Birth: 13-Jan-1334

Place of Birth: Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Date of Death: 29-May-1379

Profession: ruler

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Henry II (13 January 1334 – 29 May 1379), called Henry of Trastámara or the Fratricide (el Fratricida), was the first King of Castile and León from the House of Trastámara.
He became king in 1369 by defeating his half-brother, Peter the Cruel, after numerous rebellions and battles.
As king he was involved in the Fernandine Wars and the Hundred Years' War.