Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEleanor Of Aquitaine Duchess of Aquitaine, Queen of France, Queen of England, 24G Grandmother
Birthabt 1122, Poitiers, France
Death1 Apr 1204, Fontevraud Abbey, France
BurialFontevraud Abbey, France
FatherWilliam X Duke Of Aquitaine (1099-1137)
MotherAenor De Chatellerault (ca1103-1130)
Spouses
1Louis VII King Of Franks, 26G Grandfather
Birth1120
Death18 Sep 1180, Saint-Pont, Allier, France
BurialSaint Denis Basilica, Paris, France
FatherLouis VI King Of Franks (1081-1137)
MotherAdelaide De Maurienne Queen of the Franks (1092-1154)
Marriage25 Jul 1137
Annulment21 Mar 1152
ChildrenMarie Of France (1145-1198)
2Henry II (Curtmantle) King Of England
, 24G Grandfather
, 24G GrandfatherBirth5 Mar 1133, Le Mans, Anjou
Death6 Jul 1189, Chinon Castle, France
BurialFontevraud Abbey, France
FatherGeoffrey Plantagenet (The Fair) Count Of Anjou And Maine (1113-1151)
MotherEmpress Matilda Lady Of The English (~1103-1167)
Marriage18 May 1152, Bordeaux Cathedral, Bordeaux, France
ChildrenJohn (Lackland) (1167-1216)
Eleanor Of England (1162-1214)
Notes for Eleanor Of Aquitaine Duchess of Aquitaine, Queen of France, Queen of England
One of the most powerful and wealthiest women in western Europe during her time.
Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right from 113 7 to 1204
Queen consort of France 1137 to 1152
Queen consort of England 1154 to 1189
First marriage to King Louis VII of France (annulled)
Second marriage to King Henry II of England
Took part in the Second Crusade
Other sources say she died 26 Jun 1202 and she was born Chateau de Belin. Burke thinks she died 1162. Countess of Saintonge, Angoumois, Limousin, Auvergne, Bordeaux, Agen.
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_of_Aquitaine
Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right from 113 7 to 1204
Queen consort of France 1137 to 1152
Queen consort of England 1154 to 1189
First marriage to King Louis VII of France (annulled)
Second marriage to King Henry II of England
Took part in the Second Crusade
Other sources say she died 26 Jun 1202 and she was born Chateau de Belin. Burke thinks she died 1162. Countess of Saintonge, Angoumois, Limousin, Auvergne, Bordeaux, Agen.
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_of_Aquitaine
Notes for Louis VII (Spouse 1)
One of the leaders of the Second Crusade (1145 - 1149)
Called the Younger or the Young
Junior King October 25 1131 to August 1 1137
Senior King August 1 1137 to September 18 1180
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_VII_of_France
Called the Younger or the Young
Junior King October 25 1131 to August 1 1137
Senior King August 1 1137 to September 18 1180
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_VII_of_France
Notes for Henry II (Curtmantle) (Spouse 2)
Known as Henry Curtmantle, Henry FitzEmpress or Henry Plantagenet.
Reigned 1154-1189. He ruled an empire that stretched from the Tweed to the Pyrenees. In spite of frequent hostilties with the French King his own family and rebellious Barons (culminating in the great revolt of 1173-74) and his quarrel with Thomas Becket, Henry maintained control over his possessions until shortly before his death. His judicial and administrative reforms which increased Royal control and influence at the expense of the Barons were of great constitutional importance. Introduced trial by Jury. Duke of Normandy.
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
Http:s//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_of_Angouleme
Reigned 1154-1189. He ruled an empire that stretched from the Tweed to the Pyrenees. In spite of frequent hostilties with the French King his own family and rebellious Barons (culminating in the great revolt of 1173-74) and his quarrel with Thomas Becket, Henry maintained control over his possessions until shortly before his death. His judicial and administrative reforms which increased Royal control and influence at the expense of the Barons were of great constitutional importance. Introduced trial by Jury. Duke of Normandy.
Internet Sources
Wikipedia
Http:s//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabella_of_Angouleme