First off, Pitt and Queen Elizabeth II were 25th cousins. And that’s how they share a common ancestor—Henry II of England. As per reports by Business Insider, Pitt and the late Queen are 25th ...

In the 12th century, Eleanor of Aquitaine pulled off one of history’s most impressive acts of chutzpa by effectively divorcing the king of France (Louis VII) to marry the king of England (Henry II).

Henry II of England authorizes Dermod MacMorrough to levy forces, 1170 (1864). Henry II (1133-1189), the first Plantagenet king of England, ruled from 1154.

Matilda and Geoffrey's son stayed in England and was later crowned King Henry II. Lady Jane Grey . World History Archive / Alamy. Lady Jane Grey was born in 1537, according to Historic Royal Palaces.