In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitaine on the grounds of consanguinity (being from the same kinship as another person)
In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitain
In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitaine on the grounds of consanguinity (being from the same kinship as another person)
Key People
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Queen of France and England; Duchess of Aquitaine
Queen of France and England; Duchess of Aquitaine
Events Before
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Events After
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