Eleanor of Castile

Eleanor of Castile

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Medieval Queens and Princesses - Eleanor of Castile

Name and/or Title: Eleanor of Castile
Married: King Edward I of England
Close family connections or relatives: Eleanor of Castile was the daughter of Fernando III, King of Castile and Leon and his second wife, Jeanne, Countess of Ponthieu

Title: Her title was Queen consort of England

Lifetime: This famous woman lived from 1241 – 1290

Famous children: King Edward II

Facts about her life: Eleanor of Castile was renowned for the 'Eleanor crosses' erected by her husband after her death

Important historical events during her life: The conquest of Wales and the battles with Scotland against John Balliol, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce

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