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Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most formidable and impressive women in Europe during the Middle Ages (lived 1122 - 1204). She was the Duchess of Aquitaine (in modern-day south-western France) from the age of 15, and this duchy (unlike some) was large, powerful and wealthy.
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Eleanor was famously beautiful. Her wealth, status and beauty made her extremely eligible for marriage, and she married Louis VII, King of France, and later Henry II, King of England. She had 10 children by these two monarchs, most of whom went on to assume various noble or royal titles. Of these, the most famous is probably her sixth child and third son Richard I, King of England, who is better known as Richard the Lionheart.
She had a hard and challenging life, with extremes from Regent of England to being imprisoned. She travelled extensively (for the time). Despite this, she would outlive all of her children save two, King John of England and Queen Eleanor of Castile (in modern-day Spain)
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∙ 10y agoElanor of Aquitaine was a very powerful Duchess in the Middle Ages. She was a part of the Ramnulfid dynasty.
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How many times did Eleanor of aquitaine marry?
she married two kings
Eleanor of Aquitaine?
We don't have the date of her birth, only the year (1122).
When did Eleanor of aquitaine become queen?
Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Queen consort of France from August 1, 1137 to March 21, 1152. She was the Queen consort of England from October 25, 1154 to July 6, 1189.
Where can one find more information on Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Information on Eleanor of Aquitaine can be found by several means. Searching online is a sure way, sourcing information from books either from bookshops or better still your local library (its free).
What were Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine's most important accomplishments?
She was queen of both England and france and she gave women more rights as queen
What country was Eleanor of Aquitaine born in?
Surprisingly, Eleanor of Aquitaine was born in Aquitaine! It's part of Southwestern France.
What was Eleanor of Aquitaine mother's name?
Eleanor Of Aquitaine's mother's name was Aénor of Châtellerault.
Where did Eleanor of Aquitaine originally come?
She was from Aquitaine in southern France.
Who is the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Aénor of Châtellerault, Duchess of Aquitaine.
Where was Eleanor born?
when was princess Eleanor of Aquitaine born
Speech about Eleanor of aquitaine?
Eleanor of aquitaine lived for 82 years [born 112 died 1204] had 10 children
What castle was Eleanor of Aquitaine imprissoned in by King Henry?
Eleanor of Aquitaine was imprisoned in Old Sarum in 1174 by King Henry
How many sons of Eleanor of Aquitaine became kings?
Eleanor of Aquitaine's sons, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland, became King of England.
What was Eleanor of aquitaine father called?
William X, Duke of Aquitaine and Count of Poitiers
Are queen Eleanor of aquitaine parents famous?
well yes, her father was the duke of aquitaine
Who married Henry II?
Eleanor of Aquitaine
10 facts about Eleanor of Aquitaine?
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