What year was Béla III's betrothal dissolved?
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In 1169, Béla III's betrothal to Alice, the daughter of the French king Louis VII, was annulled due to her alleged infertility. This diplomatic setback had significant political implications, as it strained relations between Hungary and France and forced Béla to seek an alternative bride.
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