Elanor of Aquitaine

Elanor of aquitaine was born.

Jan 1, 1122

Elanor was born at the castle of belin. She was born into a fuedal society. This is when the poor protect the rich when they recieve land. (Cicero 551)

The song dynasty retreats to the south.

Jan 1, 1126

The song dynasty retreated to the south. This marked a beginning of the southern dynasty. This also marked a beginning of the yuan dynasty, which was ruled by the mongols. The mongols were a group of nomadic people that invaded many countries. (Beck 289)

China experienced a time period of economic growth.

Jan 1, 1127

China experienced a time period of economic growth. The population grew rapidly during this time. A strong system of government was also advanced at this time. The technology of this time period was growing fast, so was agriculture, iron-working, and printing. (Beck 289)

Elanor became a duchess of aquitaine.

Apr 9, 1137

Elanor became a duchess of aquitaine. Elanor was the oldest of three children. Elanor was educated and could read and write. When her father died she became the duchess of aquitaine. (Koestler 20)

Elanor marries prince Louis of france.

Jul 25, 1137

Elanor marries prince Louis of france. less than a year later he became King Louis VII. Elanor then became queen of france. (Cicero 551)

Arabs in spain manufacture paper.

Jan 1, 1150

Arabs in spain manufacture paper. They were taught the technique of papermakingfrom the chinese when they defeated them in battle. Paper is now used for manufacturing notebooks, books, calenders, etc. (Grun 148)

King Louis and Queen Elanor get divorced.

Mar 21, 1152

King Louis and Queen Elanor get a divorce. Elanor became the most powerful woman in europe. The divorce was the biggest political mistake. (Koestler 25)

Elanor marries Henry II.

May 18, 1152

Elanor marries Henry II, Duke of Normandy. Two years later Henry became king of England and Elanor becomes Queen of England. Elanor married Henry as soon as she got divorced. (Cicero 552)

Elanor gave birth to her first child.

Aug 17, 1153

Elanor gave birth to her first son. She named him after her grandfather. William died before his father Henry so he never had the chance to rule. (Koestler 37)

Elanor and Henry are Queen and King of England.

Jan 1, 1154

Elanor and Henry become Queen and King of England. Elanor was much happier now than she was when she was Queen of France. This is because her and Henry are madly in love. (www.history.com)

Elanors favorite son is born.

Jan 1, 1157

Elanors favorite son Richard is born. He is one of eight children. He later became King of England when his father Henry died. (Koestler 39)

The cathedral in Oxford is built.

Jan 1, 1158

The cathedral in Oxford is built. It is now a busy academic community. Woman now make up half the population of people that go there. (Grun 149)

Notre Dame, Paris is built.

Jan 1, 1163

Notre Dame, Paris is built. A historic roman catholic cathedral on the eastern half. It wasnt until the 19th century before the cathedral was fully restored. (Grun 150)

Pope Alexander III establishes new rules.

Jan 1, 1170

Pope Alexander III establishes rules for the colonization of saints. He also is noted for laying the foundation of stone for the Notre Dame de Paris.The colonization sparked several rebellions late in the century. (Grun151)

Richard is crowned king of England.

Sep 3, 1189

Richard is crowned king of England. Richard became king when his father Henry died. Elanors sons started a revolt against their father and Elanor sided with her sons. (www.myweb.tiscali.co.uk)

Elanor of Aquitaine dies.

Apr 1, 1204

Elanor of Aquitaine dies. Elanor lived a long good life, she was queen of England. Also she was queen of France. Lastly she saw two of her sons become kings of England. (Koestler 158)