Kings of England

PEOPLE

Historians describe Richard the Lionheart as “a bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king, but a gallant and splendid soldier”. But the reality is more complicated.

INSTANT

As if being Queen of France and England wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades. Here are some unveiled facts about the powerful woman.

PEOPLE

Eleanor of Aquitaine Facts. As if being Queen of two nations wasn’t enough, Eleanor of Aquitaine also led crusades and put three of her sons on the throne.



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