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Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine's father?
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine's father?
Which of the following titles did Eleanor of Aquitaine NOT hold?
Which of the following titles did Eleanor of Aquitaine NOT hold?
How many children did Eleanor of Aquitaine have with Henry II of England?
How many children did Eleanor of Aquitaine have with Henry II of England?
Which of Eleanor's sons later became King of England?
Which of Eleanor's sons later became King of England?
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During which event did Eleanor accompany King Louis VII on his international pursuits?
During which event did Eleanor accompany King Louis VII on his international pursuits?
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In what year did Eleanor become active in affairs of state under her son Richard I?
In what year did Eleanor become active in affairs of state under her son Richard I?
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Study Notes
Eleanor of Aquitaine's Life
- Born around 1122 to William X, Duke of Aquitaine
- Inherited her father's domain, larger than the king of France's, in 1137
- Married King Louis VII of France in 1137, exerting significant influence on the country's governance
- Accompanied Louis VII on international pursuits from 1147 to 1149
- Marriage was annulled due to Louis VII's jealousy, and she regained possession of Aquitaine
Family and Reign
- Married Henry II of England in 1152, having eight children including Richard I and John
- Brought together England, Aquitaine, Anjou, and Normandy under one rule through her marriage
- Two centuries later, England's French possessions became a cause of the Hundred Years' War
Later Life
- Kept in semi-confinement from 1174 to 1189 after her sons' revolt against Henry II
- Became active in state affairs under her son Richard I after Henry II's death in 1189
- Continued to be involved in state affairs under her son John after Richard I's death in 1199
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Learn about the remarkable Eleanor of Aquitaine, a powerful political figure in medieval Europe who was the wife and mother of kings. Discover her fascinating life story, from inheriting a vast domain to her marriages to French and English monarchs.
