Queen eleanor

Introducing the Plantagenet queens consort, wives of the English kings from Henry II to Richard II. These women come from many different backgrounds.

Ruler of two nations, mother to kings and queens, leader of a crusade: Eleanor of Aquitaine was a savvy power player in medieval France and England.

Face reconstruction of Eleanor of Aquitane (l. c. 1122-1204) based on her effigy from Fontevraud Abbey. She was Queen of France from 1137 to 1152 as the wife of King Louis VII of France, the Queen of...

I've probably been living under a rock this whole time but has anyone else notice that "Brave's" Queen Elinor's dress and hairstyle was inspired by John Singer Sargent "Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth"( Ellen Terry was a Victorian era Shakespearean Stage actress) Link to painting: www.jssgallery.org/Paintings/Ellen_Terry_as_Lady_Macbeth.htm

Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122 or 1124 – 1 April 1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western Europe during the High Middle Ages, a member of the Ramnulfid dynasty of rulers in southwestern France. She became Duchess of Aquitaine in her own right while she was still a child, then later Queen consort of France (1137–1152) and of England (1154–1189)

Eleanor of Aquitaine was one of the most captivating figures of the medieval period. In a time when women were meant to be seen and not heard, Eleanor of Aquitaine became one of the most famous – or infamous – women in Europe. What we know about much of Eleanor…

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Eleanor of Aquitaine. - Queen of both France (Louis VII) and England (Henry II) - Joined the second crusade dressed herself and her ladies in knights armour. - Gave birth to 10 children, 2 of which became Kings of England (Richard the Lion-Hearted/John)

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In William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Gertrude is Hamlet's mother and Queen of Denmark. Her relationship with Hamlet is somewhat turbulent, since he resents her marrying her husband's brother Claudius after he murdered the King (young Hamlet's father, King Hamlet). Gertrude reveals no guilt in her m