Divorcing a King - Eleanor of Aquitaine - European History - Part 1 - Extra History

--- To learn more about Brilliant, go to https://brilliant.org/ExtraCredits/ and sign up for free. And also, the first 200 people that go to that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription. --- April, 1137 Paris. Elenor of Aquitaine's father has died and King Louis has the PERFECT husband for her. His own heir to the throne, Louis the VII! Who quickly becomes smitten with the young girl but after angering the pope, fighting in a crusade, and having a few daughters the young couple's relationship is on rocks. Good thing Eleanor has the perfect solution for them, Divorce! * Miss an episode in our Eleanor of Aquitaine Series? * Part 1 - https://youtu.be/fjalQSOLZE4 Part 2 - https://youtu.be/4_KgUiDUPs0 Part 3 - https://youtu.be/z8a2_kEKXn0 Part 4 - https://youtu.be/NSSh1AfFrwA Series Wrap-up / Lies Episode - https://youtu.be/sOTYzWonpK4 Music From the Show - "Rebel Queen" - https://youtu.be/QFDdw92v7w4 * Thanks for participating in this week's discussion! * Check out our community guidelines so we can have MORE high-quality conversations: https://www.extracredits.site/extra-credits-community-code-of-con * Want to support the people who make this show? * Become a Patreon Member & Vote on future Extra History episodes! http://bit.ly/EHPatreon Or show off your fandom with our merch! http://extracredits.store/ * Want more Extra Credits? Subscribe and follow us on social media! * Twitter: http://bit.ly/ECTweet Facebook: http://bit.ly/ECFBPage Instagram: http://bit.ly/ECisonInstagram Twitch: http://bit.ly/ECtwitch Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@extracreditz Website: http://extracredits.site/ * Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email us: [email protected] * ♪ Music by Demetori: http://bit.ly/1EQA5N7 ♪ Outro Music: "Rebel Queen" by Tiffany Roman Download the Music on Patreon! #ExtraHistory #EleanorofAquitaine #History