By what means did Henry II, the inaugural Plantagenet monarch of England, come to control extensive territories in southern France?

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Through his victory at the Battle of HastingsBy the missionary work of Saint PatrickAs a result of decisions made at the Fourth Lateran CouncilBy marrying Eleanor, Duchess of AquitaineNone of the above

Explanation

Henry II gained large regions in southern France primarily through his marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, which brought her vast lands under his control. The other options, such as the Battle of Hastings, Saint Patrick's mission, or the Fourth Lateran Council, are unrelated to his acquisition of these provinces.