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Eleanor of Aquitaine's sons, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland, became King of England.
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What did Eleanor of Aquitaine best know for?
Eleanor was wife of Louis, king of France, and later Henry II of England. Two of her ten children became kings of England, Richard I, otherwise known as Richard the Lionheart, and John I, who signed the Magna Carta. She was a notable and influencial queen and queen mother in the 67 years of her life in that position.
Who armies was defeated as a result of the English Civil War?
the king's army
What was the main reason that English kings wanted to have colonies in North America?
they wanted colonists to trade with England
How did petition of right affect English government?
The petition challenged the idea of the divine right of kings, declaring that even a monarch must obey the law of the land.
How did Eleanor Aquitaine die?
She died of natural causes in convent at age 82. Added on 9-13-2010 by segovia58, the following: Died in the year 1204 (she was born in 1122). The chronicle of Saint Saint Aubin of Angers says she died in her own capital; others say she was taken to Fontevrault, the nunnery cited as the convent above. (Merlin was believed to have prophesized that this nunnery was to be the "necropolis of the Angevins"). The tombs were disturbed and defaced during the French Revolution. Subsequently they were rearranged with Eleanor between her husband, Henry Fitz-Empress (Henry II) King of England and Richard Coeur-de-Lion, their son, a later King of England. (Later succeeded by John of Magna Carta fame. Above info paraphrased from pp. 386-387, from the Book ELEANOR OF ACQUITAINE AND THE FOUR KINGS, BY AMY KELLY, PUBLISHED BY HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS, COPYRIGHT 1950, renewed copyright 1978.
How many sons of Eleanor of Aquitaine became kings?
Eleanor of Aquitaine's sons, Richard the Lionheart and John Lackland, became King of England.
How many sons did Eleanor of Aquitaine in 1200?
Eleanor had 3 sons. Two became kings and she was married to two kings. In her time she was one of the most powerful women and one of the few who were able to keep her own lands plus go on a crusade.
What was George's goal when he became king?
he wanted the power that had been enjoyed by the earlier English Kings
How many times did Eleanor of aquitaine marry?
she married two kings
How did Eleanor of Aquitaine become a kings vassal?
She wasn't a vassel. She was the queen to two kings and the mother of 2 kings and a queen as well as a grandmother of a queen.
What influence did Eleanor have on English history?
Eleanor of Aquitaine is the wife of two kings and the mother of two kings. Her influence begins as wife and queen to Henry II and later with the succession of her two sons Richard and John to the throne. While married to King Louis VII of France, she met the young Prince Henry of England. Louis annulled the marriage with Eleanor as she had not given him an heir to the throne. She married the prince who later became king when when there was no heir to the throne from King Stephen. Now Queen of England, Eleanor and now Henry the Second became two of the most powerful monarchs in English history. Between them Henry owned almost half of France which made him a vassal to the King of France that he often refused to honor. Eleanor brought the Aquitaine to the marriage and Henry inherited the Anjou from his father. These two major land areas in the country of France caused a great heartache for the King of France as he never really regained control of his own country. Queen Eleanor gave birth to many children including several sons. When the eldest son, Henry, died Richard became the heir to the throne of England. Eleanor used her influence and control of the Aquitaine to manipulate Richard. Henry II groomed the youngest son, John, to succeed him but John will end up being one if not the worst king in English history. So two of her sons will become kings of England, Richard I the Lionhearted and John I who will sign the Magna Carta. Her influence and impact on this period of English history is immeasurable. She is a fascinating woman of history and was very important in the history of two countries.
Who was the only woman to serve as both the queen of France and the Queen of England?
Eleanor of Aquitaine was married to Louis, king of France, at one time, but left him for Henry, the Norman King, who later became the the King of England. She was the mother of the next two English Kings in line, Richard the Lionheart, and John, who signed the Magna carta.
Who was married to two kings and later mother to two kings?
Eleanor of Aquitaine. Wife of Henry II King of England 1154-1189.
What has the author Eleanor Cooney written?
Eleanor Cooney has written: 'Death in Slow Motion' 'Court of the lion' -- subject(s): Emperors, Fiction, History, Kings and rulers
Why was it difficult for English kings to control Scotland?
English kings had no authority over Scotland.
What did Eleanor of Aquitaine best know for?
Eleanor was wife of Louis, king of France, and later Henry II of England. Two of her ten children became kings of England, Richard I, otherwise known as Richard the Lionheart, and John I, who signed the Magna Carta. She was a notable and influencial queen and queen mother in the 67 years of her life in that position.
What was the English kings name?
There have been English kings since 1066 you need improve your question.
