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Why was Louis VII's first marriage annulled?

  • Infidelity

  • He fell out of love

  • She could not have children

  • No male heir produced

Answer

The primary reason behind the annulment of Louis VII's first marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine was the absence of a male heir. Despite being married for over a decade, the couple failed to produce a son, which was crucial for securing the succession of the French throne.
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