Second Crusade

1147–1149 European Christian holy war

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2021
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eleanor appears as a character in Lauren Groff's novel 'Matrix'.
2020
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Rose Basista played Eleanor in the BBC Radio 4 series Eleanor Rising, with Joel MacCormack playing Louis.
2016
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Elizabeth Chadwick completed her Eleanor trilogy with 'The Autumn Throne'.
2014
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Debbie Rochon portrayed Eleanor in the film Richard the Lionheart: Rebellion.
2014
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Elizabeth Chadwick continued her Eleanor trilogy with 'The Winter Crown'.
2013
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Elizabeth Chadwick began her Eleanor trilogy with 'The Summer Queen'.
2010
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eileen Atkins played Eleanor in the Robin Hood film, and Jane Lapotaire portrayed her in the BBC Radio 4 series Plantagenet.

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