What was Louis VII's relationship with his second wife, Constance?
First cousins
Second cousins
No blood relation
Third cousins
Answer
Constance, the second wife of Louis VII, was his second cousin. Their marriage was arranged to secure an alliance between the French and Spanish monarchies. However, the union was not a happy one, marked by disputes over territory and power. Constance ultimately left Louis in 1152 and returned to her homeland, effectively ending their relationship.
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