Eleanor of Castile

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Did Eleanor of Castile speak English? Eleanor of Castile
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Did Eleanor of Castile speak English?

While there is no direct evidence of Eleanor's proficiency in English, as a native of Castile she would have spoken Castilian, a dialect of Spanish. As with many queens of the time, it is likely she acquired at least some understanding of English to fulfill her role at the English court.