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Eleanor of Provence
Born in Provence around 1223, daughter of the Count of Provence. She married King Henry III of England in 1236 and was crowned queen, consolidating t…
Timeline
- 1223–1235Aix · County of ProvenceShe grew up in Provence; her elder sister Margaret married King Louis IX of France in 1234, raising the family's diplomatic value and paving the way for a marriage alliance with England.
- 1236–1240London · Kingdom of EnglandShe married Henry III at Canterbury in January 1236 and was crowned at Westminster the same month. She brought a large number of Provençal and Savoyard relatives to England, provoking some public backlash, though the couple's relationship gradually grew close.
Sources
- Eleanor of Provence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_of_Provence
- Eleanor of Provence: A powerful and political Queen https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/eleanor-of-provence/