Welcome to the world of medieval queens

Meet the royal women who made history

Throughout the medieval period (roughly 800 A.D. to 1500 A.D.), these queens, each in her own way, influenced the course of events in Europe and beyond.

Come with us behind the scenes to meet these fascinating women--famous and celebrated, or forgotten and ignored.

From beautiful and powerful Eleanor of Aquitaine to almost unknown Berengaria of Navarre, the unsung wife of Richard the Lionheart; from famed Isabella of Castile to infamous Isabella of Angoulême—all played a part in 700 years of women’s history. Each has a unique story to tell.

Eleanor of Aquitane

Biographies of medieval queens Margaret of Scotland, 1045-1093 Queen of Malcolm III of Scotland Eleanor of Aquitaine, 1122-1204 Queen of (1) Louis VII of France; (2) Henry II of England Constance of Sicily, 1154-1198 Queen of Henry VI of Germany Joanna of England, 1165-1199 Queen of William II of Sicily Berengaria of Navarre, 1165-1228 Queen of Richard I of England Ingeborg of Denmark, 1175-1238 Queen of Philip II of France Isabella of Angoulême, 1186-1246 Queen of John I of England Eleanor of Provence, 1223-1281 Queen of Henry III of England Eleanor of Castile, 1241-1290 Queen of Edward I of England Isabella of Castile, 1451-1504 Queen of Ferdinand II of Aragon