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A Long and Illustrious History

The term "Plantagenet" refers to:

AA Viking dynasty that ruled parts of northern and eastern England
BA royal dynasty that ruled England from Henry II to Richard III
CA type of medieval polearm weapon used by English foot soldiers
DThe specific area of northern France from which the Norman conquerors originally came

Explanation

Plantagenet was the royal dynasty that ruled England from Henry II (1154) to Richard III (1485). It included famous kings like Richard I (the Lionheart), John, Henry V and Henry VI.

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