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What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's relationship to the French throne?
She was married to the heir to the French throne
How did Eleanor regain possession of Aquitaine after her marriage to Louis VII was annulled?
Through inheritance from her father
What territories were brought together under one rule through Eleanor's marriage to Henry II of England?
England, Aquitaine, Anjou, and Normandy
Why was Eleanor kept in semi-confinement from 1174 to 1189?
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In what capacity did Eleanor become active in affairs of state after the death of her son Richard I?
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What historical event did Eleanor's marriage to Henry II contribute to two centuries later?
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