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Who was Louis VII's second wife?

  • Adela of Champagne

  • Constance of Castile

  • Eleanor of Aquitaine

  • Isabelle of Hainaut

Answer

Constance of Castile, the daughter of King Alfonso VII of León and Castile, became Louis VII's second wife in 1154, following his divorce from Eleanor of Aquitaine. Their union was primarily a political alliance, intended to strengthen ties between the French and Spanish kingdoms. However, their marriage was marred by conflicts and ultimately produced no surviving children.
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