Who was Louis VII’s first wife?
Adela of Champagne
Constance of Castile
Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine
Marie de France
Answer
Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine was the first wife of Louis VII of France. Their marriage was politically motivated, as it united two powerful realms and expanded Louis's authority. Eleanor was a sophisticated and influential noblewoman known for her beauty, wealth, and patronage of the arts. Despite initial harmony, the marriage faced challenges due to Eleanor's frustration with Louis's lack of passion and military failures during the Second Crusade.
The Magnificent Monarch: Unveiling the Legacy of Louis VII of France
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