The years of Eleanor's confinement were marked by almost constant warfare, between their sons and rebellious vassals – especially Aquitaine, between each other and with their father. The situation became further complicated by the death of the ailing Louis VII on 18 September 1180, and the succession of his son Philip II. Philip, who was the brother-in-law of Henry the Young the heir apparent, was even more determined than his father to regain the French lands of Henry and his sons, and to exploit the conflicts in that dysfunctional family.
The years of Eleanor's confinement were marked by almost constant warfare, between their sons and rebellious vassals – especially Aquitaine, between each other and with their father The situation became further complicated by the death of the ailing Louis VII on 18 September 1180, and. the succession of hi.s son Philip II Philip, who was the brother-in-law of Henry the Young the heir apparent, was even more determined than his father to regain the French lands of Henry and his sons, and to exploit the conflicts in that dysfunctional family.