Eleanor of Aquitaine part 5: the Angevin Empire

Eleanor of Aquitaine, after her divorce from Louis VII of France, quickly remarried Henry of Normandy, later King Henry II of England. Their marriage was dynamic and strategic, leading to the formation of the Angevine Empire. Eleanor played a crucial role in producing heirs and managing political affairs, despite challenges. Her influence grew after the death of her mother-in-law, Empress Matilda, allowing her to assert her will in England's political landscape.

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