ELEANOR OF AQUITAINE
1122 - 1204

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of a kind. Smart and beautiful. She was also called Eleanor of Guyenne.

Her father was William X from whom she inherited more land than the French king possessed. Then she married the French king. Just to be on the safe side.

And courageous the woman was. Together with husband Louis, she went on Crusade from 1147 - 1149.

She was married to Louis VII of France 1137 - 1152 and to Henry II of England 1152 - 1204.

Eleanor had two daughters with Louis.

Her kids with Henry were:
Henry, Richard I the Lionheart, Geoffrey IV, and John.

Said kids Eleanor supported in a revolt against husband Henry. She might or might not have even organized the revolt. As a result she was captured by Henry while seeking refuge under husband number one's wings.

Interestingly, Henry died soon after taking her prisoner. Eleanor was free to go and became more active and successful in politics than ever.

Eleanor was full of life and highly energetic even in old age.

1152-1327 England and France

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