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May 10, 2024 · Eleanor of Aquitaine (born c. 1122—died April 1, 1204, Fontevrault, Anjou, France) was the queen consort of both Louis VII of France (1137–52) and Henry II of England (1152–1204) and mother of Richard I (the Lionheart) and John of England. She was perhaps the most powerful woman in 12th-century Europe.
- Régine Pernoud
Eleanor's life can be considered as consisting of five distinct phases. Her early life extending to adolescence (1124–1137), marriage to Louis VII and Queen of France (1137–1152), marriage to Henry II and Queen of England (1152–1173), imprisonment to Henry's death (1173–1189) and as a widow till her death (1189–1204).
Oct 2, 2015 · On May 18, 1152, Eleanor of Aquitaine married Henry of Normandy. It was one of the most powerful unions in European history and with half of France already in their possession they resolutely set about to reclaim England.
Henry's relationship with his wife Eleanor was complex: Henry trusted Eleanor to manage England for several years after 1154 and was later content for her to govern Aquitaine. Indeed, Eleanor was believed to have influence over Henry during much of their marriage. [204]
Beatrice of Savoy. Eleanor of Provence (c. 1223 – 24/25 June 1291) was a Provençal noblewoman who became Queen of England as the wife of King Henry III from 1236 until his death in 1272. She served as regent of England during the absence of her spouse in France in 1253.
Jan 21, 2021 · Medieval. How Did Eleanor of Aquitaine Become Queen of England? Tom Ames. 21 Jan 2021. Effigies of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England in the church of Fontevraud Abbey. Image credit: Adam Bishop / CC. Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most powerful figures in 12th century Europe.
Eleanor of Aquitaine is remembered as the determined and powerful wife of Henry II. Yet she had such a command of England after Henry’s death that laws were made ‘by the order of Queen Eleanor, who at that time ruled England’. Henry’s death by no means heralded Eleanor’s peaceful retirement.
