He was involved in the most important questions of policy — negotiations for the marriage of royal children: Eleanor in 1170 and John in 1173 But in view of Eleanor of Aquitaine's masterful political activity in later years it seems superfluous to look for a power behind the throne.
He was involved in the most important questions of policy — negotiations for the marriage of royal children: Eleanor in 1170 and John in 1173 But in view of Eleanor of Aquitaine's masterful political activity in later years it seems superfluous to look for a children of royalty.