Eleanor of Anjou was a noblewoman born in the 13th century, known for her connections to the royal families of England and France. She was the daughter of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine, making her part of a powerful lineage. Her marriage to Count Geoffrey Plantagenet further strengthened political alliances in the region. Eleanor's life was marked by the turbulent politics of her time, including conflicts between the Plantagenets and the Capetians. She played a role in the dynastic struggles of her family, contributing to the complex history of medieval Europe.