The transfer of that landed inheritance, first to France and then to England, set the pattern of European diplomacy and warfare for the next four centuries. Her lands comprised half of what is now France, making her the greatest heiress in Europe.Eleanor was queen first to Louis VII of France and then to Henry II of England.Captive Queen tells the epic and dramatic tale of this strong and remarkable woman who held her own in a male-dominated world.Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204) is arguably the most important and admired female figure in medieval European history.Interesting Facts About Eleanor of Aquitaine, from Alison Weir
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