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Mar 28, 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.
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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 ...
- 9 April 1137 – 1 April 1204
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Nov 9, 2009 · Eleanor of Aquitaine: Regency and Death . Henry II died in July 1189 and their son Richard succeeded him; one of his first acts was to free his mother from prison and restore her to...
Jun 28, 2023 · Following the annulment of her marriage to Louis VII, Eleanor married Henry II, Duke of Normandy and later King of England. This union brought together the vast realms of Aquitaine and England, solidifying Eleanor’s position as the Queen of England and bestowing her with newfound power and influence [2].
- The most eligible woman in Europe. Born in about 1122, Eleanor became Duchess of Aquitaine, a region in what is now south-western France, after her father’s death in 1137.
- An unhappy marriage. Eleanor and Louis had two daughters, Marie (born in 1145) and Alice (1150), but their lack of a son and heir caused tension between the couple.
- Queen of England. Though Eleanor wished to stay unmarried, this was impossible because her wealth and power made her a target for kidnapping (if she was forcibly married, the kidnapper could take her lands).
- Revolt and Imprisonment. In 1173 Eleanor’s eldest surviving son, Henry, dissatisfied with his lack of power, plotted to overthrow his father. He travelled to Aquitaine, and his brothers Richard and Geoffrey joined him in the plot.
Mar 29, 2019 · He is freed by Eleanor of Aquitaine. c. 1170 - 1174 Eleanor separates from Henry II of England; holds court at Poitiers, inspires development of courtly love poetry.
Jan 21, 2021 · Articles. 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.
