How long was Eleanor imprisoned for?
One year
Over a decade
Nearly 16 years
She was never imprisoned
Answer
Eleanor of Aquitaine was imprisoned for nearly 16 years. She was imprisoned by her husband King Henry II of England in 1173 after she joined her sons in a rebellion against him. She was held first at Salisbury Castle and then at various other castles in England. She was finally released in 1189 after Henry's death.
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