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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.
- 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).
- 9 April 1137 – 1 April 1204
- Aénor de Châtellerault
Henry's acquisition of Aquitaine also threatened the inheritance of Louis and Eleanor's two daughters, Marie and Alix, who might otherwise have had claims to Aquitaine on Eleanor's death. With his new lands, Henry now possessed a much larger proportion of France than Louis.
- 19 December 1154 – 6 July 1189
- Empress Matilda
- 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.
Nov 9, 2009 · Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) was one of the most powerful and influential figures of the Middle Ages. Inheriting a vast estate at the age of 15 made her the most sought-after bride of her...
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.
Jun 28, 2023 · Henry II of England. 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].
