Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine
I can describe the Eleanor of Aquitaine's early life and how she became a duchess.
Eleanor, Duchess of Aquitaine
I can describe the Eleanor of Aquitaine's early life and how she became a duchess.
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Key learning points
- Eleanor of Aquitaine was the daughter of the Duke of Aquitaine, an important landholder in what is modern France.
- Her father made sure that she received a good education and she was taught about literature, languages and how to ride!
- Her father expected her to marry a duke, prince or king, and this education would be very useful.
- However, before he could see her married, the Duke of Aquitaine died, leaving Eleanor all of his lands.
- Just 13 years old, Eleanor was now the rich and powerful Duchess of Aquitaine.
Keywords
Aquitaine - Aquitaine was a large area of modern day France. The person who controlled it was known as the Duke or Duchess of Aquitaine
Inherit - somebody will inherit something if it is left to them when someone else dies
Common misconception
Some may think that Aquitaine is the same as modern day France.
Aquitaine was only one area of modern day France, there were lots of areas controlled by different powerful families at this time.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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Adult supervision recommended
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