Henry ii (Eleanor 1154-72) Flashcards
How many times did Eleanor act as regent during Henry II’s reign?
Eleanor acted as regent multiple times between 1155 and 1168.
What legal action did Eleanor take regarding Richard of Anstey’s case in 1158?
Eleanor permitted Richard of Anstey’s case to be heard by the Curia Regis in 1158.
Who was Eleanor’s chancellor, and why did she have one?
Eleanor had her own chancellor, Master Matthew, due to her involvement in legal disputes.
What was the tone of Eleanor’s writ to the sheriff of Suffolk in 1158?
Eleanor expressed her displeasure at the sheriff’s failure to comply with an order, suggesting she could dispense the power of the king.
What did Eleanor write to the sheriff of London in 1158?
Eleanor wrote, “Until you enforce the king’s justice for London, I do not wish to hear more complaints about default of justice. Farewell.”
What did a letter from Theobald of Bec to the bishop of Worcester in 1155 reveal about Eleanor’s role?
It highlighted that Eleanor was unable to appoint senior ecclesiastical figures.
What happened between Theobald of Bec and the abbess of Amesbury in 1155?
The abbess refused to follow Eleanor’s order, and Theobald suggested Eleanor should correct the breach with appropriate punishment, which he would then ratify.
What does ‘condign’ mean?
‘Condign’ means appropriate punishment.
What does ‘ratify’ mean in the context of Theobald’s letter?
‘Ratify’ means to give formal approval.
What action did John of Salisbury take in 1155 regarding a renegade clerk?
John of Salisbury wrote to the Curia Regis asking them to “kindle the indignation of the king or queen to crush the innocent.”
How significant was Eleanor’s role in the royal reforms during Henry II’s early reign?
Her role was significant in the dispensation of the royal reforms.
What case did Eleanor intervene in during 1159?
Eleanor intervened in a case concerning the abbey of St. Albans, which had suffered purpresture, and she wrote her own writ protecting the abbey.
What restriction did John of Salisbury face in 1164 regarding travel?
John of Salisbury had to go to the queen to secure his “license to depart” from the country.
What do some historians argue about Eleanor’s role in Henry II’s reign?
Some historians, like WL Warren (1973), argue that Eleanor was “utterly insignificant” in Henry’s reign.
Until 1168, who controlled Eleanor’s Aquitaine lands?
Henry II controlled Eleanor’s Aquitaine lands until 1168.
What did Eleanor do to prepare her son for governing Aquitaine?
Eleanor took Richard on a five-year stint in governing Aquitaine from 1168.
When was Eleanor allowed back to her homeland after 1152?
Eleanor was allowed back for a Christmas stint in 1156-57.
What did Eleanor discover during her Bordeaux Christmas court in 1156-57?
She discovered that her Poitevin barons swore allegiance to Henry, not her, showing she did not have hard power in the region anymore.
What did Eleanor do after 1168 regarding the rule of Aquitaine?
She ruled Aquitaine on her own, with her name on all charter records, and changed the signatures to “the queen’s faithful followers.”
When was Richard coronated as Duke of Aquitaine?
Richard was coronated as Duke of Aquitaine in 1172.
How did Eleanor describe her relationship with Richard in 1172?
She referred to “I and Richard my son,” suggesting Richard and Aquitaine were becoming hers and not Henry’s.
What did Eleanor do to increase her political control in Aquitaine?
She held her own Christmas courts in 1168 and 1171, and received kings of Aragon and Navarre as the head of the duchy.
What disagreement did Eleanor express about the treaty of Montmirail (1169)?
She disagreed with the treaty, saying their sons did not know each other, and such land-sharing would not work.
How did Eleanor react to her daughter’s betrothal to King Alfonso VIII in 1170?
Eleanor was angered by the betrothal, along with the dowry of Gascony, which constituted 1/5 of Aquitanian lands.
