Eleanor married Louis VII and became Queen of France.
On July 25, 1137, Eleanor of Aquitaine married Louis VII in Bordeaux. This marriage brought the vast duchy of Aquitaine under the French crown, significantly expanding the influence of the French monarchy. Eleanor's accession as Queen imbued her with political influence, allowing her to wield power unrivaled by most women of her time. Her marriage to Louis was a union of two substantial European regions, Aquitaine and France, promising a potent alliance; however, it was also marked by personal and political strife, culminating significantly in the decision to partake alongside Louis in the Second Crusade.