July 10, 1559. Paris, France. Henry II, also called (until 1547) Duke (duc) d’Orléans (born March 31, 1519, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris, France—died July 10, 1559, Paris) king of France from 1547 to 1559, a competent administrator who was also a vigorous suppressor of Protestants within his kingdom.