Eleanor of Aquitaine19 December 1152
Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Henry II is given Aquitaine as part of adowry when he marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Given Aquitaine as part of the marriage dowry, remains English until 1452
Richards refusal to hand over Aquitaine leads to an armed clash, Richard is victorious
Granted with the Duchy of Aquitaine by Edward I
Edward III inherits Aquitaine. Populated by Gascons with a culture and language separate from the French, the inhabitants of Aquitaine preferred their relationship with the English crown. However, France continued to interfere in the affairs of the Gascons in matters both of law and war
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