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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Medieval Word of the Day

Here are some geographical territorial terms for you from Illuminations of the Heart.


Angevin: one who hales from the Anjou region of France; the birthplace of King Henry II of England


Aquitaine: A region of southwest France that was ruled by Henry II of England in the Middle Ages

Poitou: a region of west-central France, ruled by Henry II of England in the Middle Ages

Poitevin: a resident of Poitou

Poitiers: the capitol city of Poitou

Can you find Anjou, Aquitaine and Poitou on this map? 



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