Mavericks & Legends: Eleanor of Aquitaine

Published: May 14, 2020, 9 a.m.

b'Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122- 1204) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Europe during the Middle Ages. Known for her extraordinary beauty and brilliance, she was a leader who wielded significant influence over everything from art and literature to politics and the perception of women. She was Queen of both France and England, and built a long legacy through advantageous marriages for her many children.'