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   2 days ago · Eleanor of Aquitaine (French: Aliénor d'Aquitaine, Éléonore d'Aquitaine, Occitan: Alienòr d'Aquitània, pronounced [aljeˈnɔɾ dakiˈtanjɔ], Latin: Helienordis, Alienorde or Alianor; c. 1124 – 1 April 1204) was Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right from 1137 to 1204, Queen of France from 1137 to 1152 as the wife of King Louis VII, and ...

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3. www.historytools.org › stories › eleanor-ofEleanor of Aquitaine: The Queen Who Ruled England After Henry ...

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   May 26, 2024 · Among these extraordinary figures stands Eleanor of Aquitaine, a queen whose life and legacy continue to captivate and inspire. Born in 1122, Eleanor was the daughter of William X, Duke of Aquitaine, and became one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages.

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   May 8, 2024 · Duchess Eleanor Aquitaine was the Countess of Poitiers and Queen of England Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 – 1 April 1204) (French: Aliénor d'Aquitaine) was queen consort of France (1137–1152) [1] and England (1154–1189) and duchess of Aquitaine in her own right (1137–1204).

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   May 24, 2024 · Queen of the English Saint Elgiva d. 944: King Edmund I 921–946 King of the English r. 939–946: Queen Æthelflæd Queen of the English: King Eadred 923–955 King of the English r. 946–955: Eadburh of Winchester d. 960 Daughter of King Edward the Elder: Eadgyth 910–946 Queen of Germany: Otto I 912–973 Holy Roman Emperor: Eadhild d. 937

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   2 days ago · His marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine brought him control of the Duchy of Aquitaine. Thus, he controlled most of France. Henry's military expedition to England in 1153 resulted in King Stephen agreeing, by the Treaty of Wallingford, to leave England to Henry, and he inherited the kingdom at Stephen's death a year later.

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   May 24, 2024 · Eleanor Of Aquitaine (1122-1204) was a major figure in the middle ages and a prominent figure in women’s history. Information in this article includes biographical information, facts, her accomplishments, and her relationships with King Louis VII and King Henry II.

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   Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?

   • Ruler of two nations, mother to kings and queens, leader of a crusade: Eleanor of Aquitaine was a savvy power player in medieval France and England. Eleanor of Aquitaine: the medieval queen who took on Europe’s most powerful men. Professor Lindy Grant examines the extraordinary and colourful life of one of the medieval world's most powerful women.

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   Who was Eleanor of France?

   • Full biography. Eleanor, Queen of France, England and Duchess of Aquitaine, who wrote charters like any other male monarch, thought with starling military finesse and negotiated politics with kings of Europe in her own court, should definitely not be forgotten when discussing our most powerful female monarchs.

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   How powerful was Eleanor of Aquitaine after Henry II died?

   • After Henry II died, she became even more powerful as she ruled as regent as her son went on Crusade as well. Eleanor repeatedly maintained control when most medieval women allowed the power to transfer to their husbands or sons. Eleanor of Aquitaine was much more than a typical medieval woman; she was a powerful person in her own right.

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   Why did Eleanor of Aquitaine take the cross?

   • Eleanor of Aquitaine also formally took the cross during Bernard's sermon, which meant leaving her daughter behind. Eleanor recruited some women of the Aquitainian nobility for the campaign as well as some 300 other women who volunteered to help. It was not unusual for women to take part in crusades.

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9. bordeauxreviews.com › 2024/05/06 › celebratingCelebrating Eleanor of Aquitaine on Her 900th Birthday

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   May 6, 2024 · The ceremony took place in Bordeaux on July 25, 1137. Unbeknownst to Eleanor, her life would change dramatically just a week later with the death of the king on August 1, propelling her husband to the throne and her into the role of Queen of France at just 13. In 1147, at the age of 23, Eleanor embarked on an arduous two-year, 7,000-mile ...