When did the Plantagenets reign?

The Plantagenets reigned in England from 1154 to 1485. This dynasty began with Henry II and included notable monarchs such as Richard the Lionheart and King John. The reign ended with the defeat of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, which marked the rise of the Tudor dynasty. The Plantagenet period was marked by significant events, including the signing of the Magna Carta and the Hundred Years' War.