Eleanor of Aquitaine

     Eleanor was one of three grandchildren born from the dishonest relationship between William IX of Aquitaine and Dangereuse, wife of the viscount of Châtellerault. William IX had stolen Dangereuse from the viscount, and even though the two could not officially marry, they had allowed their oldest children to marry each other. Dangereuse’s oldest daughter Aenor had married William IX’s oldest son, William X. They had three children, two daughters, Eleanor and Petronilla, and a

Eleanor of Aquitaine When viewing the Middle Ages, it is often assumed that women had little if no political power. However, there are certain women that still stand out in the minds of historians, regardless of whether they are queens or commoners. These women ruled vast domains either directly or indirectly, and have influenced many other women to do the same. One such figure was Eleanor of Aquitaine. Although her name is rarely mentioned in history books, her lineage can be found in almost

the interior at Notre Dame Du Bourg at Langon are in fact the sculptural depictions of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II of England; firstly one must have a general understanding of not only Eleanor’s life but of the tradition of Romanesque sculpture. Starting, a brief synopsis of the life of the great Eleanor of Aquitaine: she was born during the 12th century in 1122 and lived until she was eighty-two. Eleanor was the proud daughter of a distinguished dynasty, and she never forgot her lineage: successors

Eleanor of Aquitaine In an age when men were considered to be superior to women, Eleanor of Aquitaine proved that conclusion wrong by becoming one the greatest queens ever known in history, first as the Queen of France and later as the Queen of England. But many queens during the medieval ages were not able to accomplish what Eleanor did in her lifetime. How did Eleanor become such a powerful queen during the period in which she lived. Eleanor was the eldest of three offspring of William X

“Eleanor of Aquitaine was queen of the most powerful European nations in the Middle Ages. She fearlessly used her intelligence to not only control her own destiny, but also to influence European politics” (McGill). Eleanor of Aquitaine was the Duchess of Aquitaine before becoming Queen of England and leaving a whole dynasty of family to carry on her legacy. Although Eleanor of Aquitaine suffered major setbacks, she was born blessed, married into power and influence, and finished strong. Eleanor

Eleanor of Aquitaine was known for her beauty and brains, which she used to become an influential woman in a male dominant era. Eleanor of Aquitaine harnessed her beauty to start century long wars between powerful kings and their countries proving her endless power. Eleanor was born into a wealthy family her parents were the duke and duchess of Aquitaine, a fief that took up more than half of France. Eleanor was the queen of two countries, England and France, as well as duchess of Aquitaine and

Eleanor of Aquitaine was born in 1122 to Duke William X and Eleanor of Châtellerault. Eleanor was an only child, and her mother died in 1130. When Duke William died in 1137, she became the Duchess of Aquitaine and Countess of Poitou. The news was kept a secret and only told to Louis VI, the King of France and Eleanor's guardian. Since Louis VI's son and only heir was unmarried, he send Louis to marry Eleanor to gain land. Moments after their marriage, Louis VI died, making Eleanor the Queen of France

She was brave. Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was born in France, became a teenage Queen to her birth country. After reigning as queen of England, she was spitefully sentenced to a lifetime in a horrid Medieval prison. Remarkably, her story is an important part of European history. Eleanor’s life had a peaceful beginning. She was born in the serene countryside of southern France in 1122. She had a younger brother and sister. At a young age, tragedy struck Eleanor when her mother

Throughout Eleanor of Aquitaine’s life, she proved that women too could have power and became one of the most influential and awe-inspiring females of her time. Eleanor was born in 1122 to William X, the Duke of Aquitaine and Count of Poitiers, “possessing one of the largest domains in France” (Bailey 2006). Eleanor grew up to be very well educated by her father; she soon became experienced in “literature, philosophy, and languages” (“Eleanor” 2009). Her life came out to be an abundant amount of

Eleanor of Aquitaine and Her Vigorousness Eleanor of Aquitaine was a very powerful woman in the middle ages. The people of England and France considered her a very great women and queen. Through the years of 1122 until 1204 Eleanor’s life was crowded full of events. She helped many people including the sick and dying and influenced her daughter and sons to do the same. Starting at the age of fifteen years old Eleanor ruled over many people and was a very powerful woman. She had ten children in her