Louis VII, was King of France from 1137 to 1180. His first marriage was to Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western Europe. The marriage temporarily extended the Capetian lands to the Pyrenees.

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Occupation: sovereign, monarch
Position held: king of Franks, duke of Aquitaine
Citizenship: France
Born: 1120
Died: September 18, 1180

Family

Eleanor of Aquitainespouse Constance of Leónspouse Adèle of Champagnespouse Margaret of Francechild Marie of France, Countess of Champagnechild Alice of Francechild Alys, Countess of the Vexinchild Philip II of Francechild Agnes of Francechild Louis VI of Francefather Adelaide of Mauriennemother

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Occupation: sovereign, monarch
Position held: king of Franks, duke of Aquitaine
Citizenship: France
Born: 1120
Died: September 18, 1180

Family

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