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What Happened on March 21, 1152

Article: The Most Expensive Divorce in History

An artist's impression of what Eleanor could have looked like
An artist's impression of what Eleanor could have looked like

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Famous Divorces


Broken heartDivorce of Interest

In one of the most expensive divorces in history, French King Louis VII is granted an annulment from Eleanor of Aquitaine on the grounds of consanguinity (being from the same kinship as another person)

Queen of France and England and Duchess of Aquitaine Eleanor of Aquitaine
Queen of France and England and Duchess of Aquitaine
Eleanor of Aquitaine

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About March 21, 1152

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 868 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aries