Eleanor of Aragon, Countess of Toulouse facts for kids

Eleanor of Aragon (born 1182, died 1226) was a princess from the Kingdom of Aragon. She was the daughter of King Alfonso II of Aragon and Sancha of Castile. Eleanor became the Countess of Toulouse when she married Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse.

Eleanor's Family and Early Life

Eleanor was born in 1182. She was the second daughter and fourth child in a large family. Her father was King Alfonso II of Aragon, a king who was also known as a troubadour (a poet and musician). Her mother was Queen Sancha of Castile.

Eleanor had several brothers and sisters. Her older brothers were Peter II and Alphonse II. Her sisters included Constance, who became a queen and later an empress, and Sancie, who also became a countess of Toulouse.

Her Marriage to Raymond VI

Eleanor married Raymond VI, Count of Toulouse. This marriage was important because it helped to end disagreements between the rulers of Aragon and Toulouse. Eleanor's brother, King Peter II, helped arrange this union.

Raymond VI was the Count of Toulouse, the Duke of Narbonne, and the Marquis of Provence. Eleanor was his sixth wife. They did not have any children together.

Life as Countess of Toulouse

As Countess, Eleanor lived during a difficult time. Toulouse faced a major conflict known as the Albigensian Crusade. This was a war started by Pope Innocent III and led by the French Crown. It was fought against Toulouse and a religious group called the Cathars.

During this crusade, Eleanor's home region suffered greatly. She remained Countess of Toulouse until her death in 1226.

See also

In Spanish: Leonor de Aragón (1182-1226) para niños