Constance of Castile
Queen of France, wife of Louis VI
Born
1141
885 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Constance of Castile served as queen consort of France through marriage to Louis VI. The marriage solidified political alliances between France and Castile, contributing to the strengthening of the French monarchy during the early 12th century. Little of Constance's personal history remains documented, but her role as a queen involved various political maneuvers and support of her husband's reign. She died in 1160.
Married Louis VI of France
Strengthened alliances between France and Castile
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