Henry II of Navarre
| Henry II | |
|---|---|
Portrait by unknown French artist | |
| King of Navarre | |
| Reign | 12 February 1517 – 25 May 1555 |
| Predecessor | Catherine |
| Successor | Jeanne III and Antoine |
| Born | 18 April 1503 Sangüesa |
| Died | 25 May 1555 (aged 52) Hagetmau |
| Spouse | |
| Issue more... | Jeanne III |
| House | Albret |
| Father | John of Albret |
| Mother | Catherine of Navarre |
| Religion | Roman Catholic, although strongly sympathized with Calvinists throughout his life |
| Signature | |
Henry II (Spanish: Enrique II; Basque: Henrike II; 18 April 1503 – 25 May 1555), nicknamed Sangüesino because he was born in Sangüesa, was the King of Navarre from 1517. The kingdom had been reduced to a small territory north of the Pyrenees mountains by the Spanish conquest of 1512. Henry succeeded his mother, Queen Catherine, upon her death. His father was her husband and co-ruler, King John III, who died in 1516.