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Louis realised early on the Henry's military resources, as duke of Normandy, outstripped his. For this reason he turned to political means to check Henry's ambitions. Once Henry became duke of Aquitaine Louis moved to contain him politically in the south; he allied himself with the count of Toulouse and extended his patronage throughout the ...
Under Louis VII of France. Louis VII was crowned King of France in 1137. He followed the same policy as his father, recognizing the Duchy of Normandy from Eustace IV, Count of Boulogne.
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Louis VII, the king of France, was not happy with Henry's new position as Duke of Normandy. Louis declared war on Henry. But Louis fell ill and the two enemies did not meet in battle.
Sep 12, 2012 · Whereas the Soviets and the Americans emerged from the Second World War as new rivals — two superpowers, ideologically opposed, together dominating the world yet capable of destroying each other — the situation in 1151 when Louis VII recognised the young Henry as duke of Normandy was entirely different and far more complicated.
Under the settlement Henry did homage to Louis for Normandy, accepting Louis as his feudal lord, and gave him the disputed lands of the Norman Vexin; in return, Louis recognised him as duke. [48] [40]
- 19 December 1154 – 6 July 1189
- Empress Matilda
Whether their tempestuous relationship was caused by Henry owning territory that Louis believed was rightfully his or the fact that Henry married Louis’ ex wife is largely up for debate. Eleanor of Aquitaine had initially married Louis VII, but the marriage was annulled.
Louis VII of France was granted an annulment of his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine on 18 March 1152, and she married Henry (who would become Henry II) on 18 May 1152. Consequently, the Angevins acquired the Duchy of Aquitaine .
