The Unmatched Queen of Many Talents
Eleanor of Aquitaine appeared to live life disregarding any normality expected of her; she reaped a reputation of being rebellious and unconventional from an early age, surely, that did not change once she was older. She was one of the most desired heirs in Europe grounded upon the land her family possessed; positioning her to become the most powerful woman during the middle Ages. One of the greatest abilities Eleanor developed was to subdue the people around her, in doing so; she succeeded to marry two men later turned to kings rendering her first, Queen of France and second, Queen of England. In spite of all the negative assumptions about Eleanor she proved to be tremendously intelligent, always one step ahead of …show more content…
Eleanor without a doubt raised eyebrows, made an everlasting impression on people and was a very important political person during the middle Ages.
Born in Bordeaux, France during 1122 B.C. life began for Eleanor with an advantage which led towards her unmatched feats; she was the daughter of William X, the duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers. Aquitaine was a large and extremely fertile land producing an existence, unlike anywhere else in Europe during the middle ages; things such as the arts, fashion, and drawing attention to sexual relationships were rejoiced among the more wealthy creating an atmosphere triggering many to yearn for control of the land. Eleanor’s upbringing was distinct granted that, “Before Eleanor was seven, she attained a degree of sophistication appropriate to her rank. Unlike most of her contemporaries, male and especially female, she was carefully educated” (Meadee 21). Many people frowned upon a girl acquiring knowledge in anything other than dainty aptitudes such as sewing; for there was a common misconception over the limited amount of abilities a woman could develop through training. Women were expected to act in a modest and
Eleanor of Aquitaine appeared to live life disregarding any normality expected of her; she reaped a reputation of being rebellious and unconventional from an early age, surely, that did not change once she was older. She was one of the most desired heirs in Europe grounded upon the land her family possessed; positioning her to become the most powerful woman during the middle Ages. One of the greatest abilities Eleanor developed was to subdue the people around her, in doing so; she succeeded to marry two men later turned to kings rendering her first, Queen of France and second, Queen of England. In spite of all the negative assumptions about Eleanor she proved to be tremendously intelligent, always one step ahead of …show more content…
Eleanor without a doubt raised eyebrows, made an everlasting impression on people and was a very important political person during the middle Ages.
Born in Bordeaux, France during 1122 B.C. life began for Eleanor with an advantage which led towards her unmatched feats; she was the daughter of William X, the duke of Aquitaine and count of Poitiers. Aquitaine was a large and extremely fertile land producing an existence, unlike anywhere else in Europe during the middle ages; things such as the arts, fashion, and drawing attention to sexual relationships were rejoiced among the more wealthy creating an atmosphere triggering many to yearn for control of the land. Eleanor’s upbringing was distinct granted that, “Before Eleanor was seven, she attained a degree of sophistication appropriate to her rank. Unlike most of her contemporaries, male and especially female, she was carefully educated” (Meadee 21). Many people frowned upon a girl acquiring knowledge in anything other than dainty aptitudes such as sewing; for there was a common misconception over the limited amount of abilities a woman could develop through training. Women were expected to act in a modest and