Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine was a powerful and influential figure in the 12th century. Born around 1122, she was the daughter of William X, Duke of Aquitaine. Eleanor became the queen consort of Louis VII of France and later married Henry II of England, making her a key player in European politics. Eleanor was known for her intelligence, strong will, and patronage of the arts. She had eight children, including Richard the Lionheart and John of England. Her life spanned significant historical events, and she played a crucial role in the Plantagenet dynasty's rise to power.