Henry II of England was a ruler that was ruthless.
 Henry could also show his ira et malevolentia  "anger and ill-will"  a term that described his ability to punish or financially destroy particular barons or clergy
 Henry I had established a system of royal finances that depended upon three key institutions: a central royal treasury in London, supported by treasuries in key castles; the exchequer that accounted for payments to the treasuries; and a team of royal officials called "the chamber" that followed the King's travels, spending money as necessary and collecting revenues along the way

