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Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile 1161–1214

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor Castile in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Oct 1161 · Domfront, en Poiraire, France
Died 31 Oct 1214 · Burgos, Spain
Father King Henry Ii Of England Plantagenet
Mother Eleanor Of Aquitaine
Spouse Alfonso Viii De Castilla
Children Berengaria Of Castile
Siblings John King Of England Plantagenet

Researchers connected through Eleanor Castile 1161–1214

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Biography

In 1161, Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile entered the world in Domfront, en Poiraire, France, born to king henry ii of england plantagenet and eleanor of aquitaine. Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile married alfonso viii de castilla, and had children including berengaria of castile. Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile passed away in 1214 in Burgos, Spain.

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Life Timeline

1161
Birth of Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile in Domfront, en Poiraire, France
Birth
1214
Death of Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile in Burgos, Spain
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eleanor Castile

This ancestor line traces from Yorkshire, England (1068) to Domfront, en Poiraire, France (1161) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eleanor Castile (1161–1214) was born in Domfront, en Poiraire, France and died in Burgos, Spain. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Eleanor in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Eleanor Castile's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Eleanor of England, Queen of Castile PTP
1161–1214
Domfront, en Poiraire, France
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Eleanor Castile's Descendants

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