Eleanor of Aquitaine, also known as Eleanor of Guyenne, successively Queen of France and Queen of England, lived an eventful life: power and passion, the adventures of the Crusades and chivalrous life, the `Cours d’amour’ with their troubadours and trouvères, whilst devoting herself to a family life with her many children. She was an exceptional woman, who lived to a remarkable age, leaving an indelible mark on her time.