Henry II's overseas territories

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Why was the relationship between Henry II and Louis VII complicated
Eleanor was Henry's wife but she was also previously married to Louis VII however he had their marriage annulled and he lost Acquitaine
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How did Henry II prove he was respectful of Louis VII
He repeatedly performed homage to him but he made no effort to disguise the discrepancy.
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How was the relationship friendly in the years 1154-1159
Louis VII agreed the arrangement of for the marriage of his daughter Margaret and Henry's son Young Henry and he swore an oath of fidelity to the French king, As her dowry Margaret gave Henry the vexin.
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How did Henry II establish a degree of control over Brittany
In 1166 Henry sent his forces to assert his authority and arranged for Conan's daughter and heir, Constance to marry his son Geoffrey. Conan was then forced to abdicate the thrown in favour of the couple.
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How did Henry expands his territorial gains into Aquitaine
Henry married Eleanor in 1152 who was the Duchess of Aquitaine which allowed Henry to expand into France, her firs marriage made her Queen of France but with the divorce she became Queen of England in marrying Henry.
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