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  1. 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 ...

  2. May 8, 2024 · As the duchess of Aquitaine, Eleanor was the most eligible bride in Europe. Three months after becoming duchess upon the death of her father, William X, she married King Louis VII of France, son of her guardian, King Louis VI.

  3. 2 days ago · e. The House of Plantagenet [a] ( /plænˈtædʒənət/ plan-TAJ-ə-nət) was a royal house which originated in the French County of Anjou. The name Plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses: the Angevins, who were also counts of Anjou; the main line of the Plantagenets following the loss of Anjou; and the ...

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  5. 3 days ago · In March 1152, Louis VII and Eleanor of Aquitaine had their marriage annulled under the pretext of consanguinity at the council of Beaugency. The terms of the annulment left Eleanor as duchess of Aquitaine but still a vassal of Louis.

  6. May 17, 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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  7. May 12, 2024 · Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Mother Queen of the Middle Ages | Explained In 4 Minutes - YouTube. History Dat. 1.91K subscribers. Subscribed. 2. 16 views 2 hours ago. Today we will talk...

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  8. May 14, 2024 · Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful women in Europe during the 12th Century. Queen to two powerful kings, she wielded power in her own right and had more than one son who became a famous king of England. Eleanor was born in 1122. Her father was William, 10th Duke of Aquitaine. At that time, Aquitaine was a large and powerful part ...

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