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Eleanor of Aquitaine

by Hourly History Book 3 in the Biographies of French Royalty series.

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Eleanor of Aquitaine traces the life of one of medieval Europe’s most powerful heiresses. It follows her marriage to Louis VII of France, participation in the Second Crusade, annulment and subsequent marriage to Henry II of England, which joined Aquitaine to the Angevin dominions.

The biography examines Eleanor’s role in court culture, the rebellion of her sons, years of confinement and political activity during the reigns of Richard I and John. Her long career reveals how marriage, inheritance and family conflict could give a medieval queen both unusual influence and serious vulnerability.

Historical Periods

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine1152–1189 CE Second Crusade1147–1149 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Eleanor of Aquitaine1124–1204 Louis VII of France1120–1180

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