• Geoffrey of Anjou: Architect of the Plantagenet Legacy

  • Dec 12 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
  • Podcast

Geoffrey of Anjou: Architect of the Plantagenet Legacy

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  • Geoffrey of Anjou (1113–1151), also known as Geoffrey Plantagenet, was a pivotal figure in the formation of the Plantagenet dynasty, whose influence would shape the political landscape of medieval Europe. As the Count of Anjou, Maine, and Touraine, Geoffrey combined military acumen, political ingenuity, and administrative reform to establish a legacy that resonated across centuries. His marriage to Empress Matilda and his role in the power struggles of his time were instrumental in forging the foundations of the Angevin Empire and the eventual dominance of the Plantagenet dynasty.

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