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  Isabella of Castile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isabella of Castile ( Spanish : Isabel, Ysabel or Isabela — only Isabel is used in modern Spanish) ( April 22, 1451 – November 26, 1504) was Queen of Castile and Leon, with her husband Ferdinand V as co-ruler.
She was also great-great-granddaughter of Peter IV of Aragon and his wife Leonor of Portugal, daughter of King Afonso IV of Portugal, as well as of her half-brother Peter I of Portugal and his mistress Teresa Lourenço.
As a reaction, Isabella was despised by opposers to Franco.
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 Isabella I
For a year before this, Isabella had been living at Segovia, apart from the court, which resided at Toledo; after the conclusion of the pact she was at odds with her brother, the king on account of his plan for her marriage.
Isabella took a prominent part in this war; not only did she attend to the government of the kingdom, and provide for the support of the army while Ferdinand did battle at its head, but she repeatedly visited the camp to animate the troops by her presence.
Isabella was no less the patroness of the great Cisneros in the reformation of the monasteries of Spain, a work which he accomplished under the authority of Alexander VI given by the Brief of March, 1493, and which anticipated the reform afterwards executed throughout the whole Church.
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 PORTUGAL - LoveToKnow Article on PORTUGAL
Climate.The climate of Portugal is equable and temperate.
In 1095 Portugal was an obscure border fief of the kingdom of Leon.
The royal authority in Portugal was delegated to Margaret of Savoy, duchess of Mantua, whose train of Spanish and Italian courtiers aroused the jealousy of the Portuguese nobles, while the harsh rule of her secretary of state, Miguel de Vasconcellos de Brito, provoked the resentment of all classes.
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 Isabella of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isabella of Portugal (or Isabel in Portuguese) ( February 21, 1397 - December 17, 1471) was the only surviving daughter of king John I of Portugal and his wife Philippa of Lancaster.
Isabella was born in Évora and spent her youth in the Portuguese court in Lisbon.
Isabella was a very refined and intelligent woman, who liked to be surrounded by artists and poets.
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 Maximilian Genealogy Master Database 2000 - pafg102 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Isabella "The Catholic" of CASTILE was born 22 Apr 1451 and died 26 Nov 1504.
Isabella Clara Eugenia HABSBURG was born 1566 and died 1633.
Isabella of PORTUGAL [ Parents ] was born 4 Oct 1503 in Lisbon.
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 Isabel - Enpsychlopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella of Aragon (1271–1336), better known as Queen Elizabeth of Portugal, daughter of Pedro III of Aragon, wife of Denis of Portugal.
Isabella of France (1295–1358), queen consort, daughter of Philip IV of France, wife of Edward II of England, mother of Edward III of England.
Isabella I of Castile (1451–1504), wife of Ferdinand II of Aragon, mother of Catherine of Aragon, patron of Christopher Columbus.
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 Isabella I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
She was the daughter of John II of Castile and León by his second wife, Isabella of Portugal.
On the death of her brother, Henry IV, Isabella and Ferdinand jointly succeeded (1474) to the throne of Castile and León.
Isabella's succession was contested, however, by Alfonso V of Portugal, who supported the claim of Henry's daughter Juana la Beltraneja.
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 Isabella of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella Area Map Shows where Isabella is in relation to Ely, Virginia, and the Duluth-Superior area.
Isabella County, Michigan Genealogy and History Isabella County genealogy and history.
Isabella Isabella is an exclusive escort located in Brisbane.
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 European Voyages of Exploration: Isabella I
Isabella I, Queen of Castile, was born in the town of Madrigal de las Altas Torres April 22, 1453 and died a little before noon November 26, 1504 in the castle of La Mota, which still stands at Medina del Campo (Valladolid).
In 1465, an attempt was made to arrange the marriage between Isabella and Afonso V of Portugal, but the princess had already chosen Ferdinand of Aragon for a husband and was therefore opposed to this alliance.
Isabella, as soon as she was left alone, journeyed to Valladolid, and from there sent loyal followers in search of Ferdinand, who had been proclaimed King of Sicily and heir of the Aragonese monarchy.
www.ucalgary.ca /applied_history/tutor/eurvoya/isabella.html   (1478 words)

  
 Portugal
Diniz's reign was notable for the termination of the wars between Portugal and the united kingdoms of Leon and Castile, achieved by marriage, and for encouragement of Portuguese agriculture, trade, and arts.
In 1826 Pedro I of Brazil succeeded to the throne of Portugal as Pedro IV.
Philip was born in Valladolid on May 21, 1527, the son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Isabella of Portugal and was educated by Roman Catholic clergymen, whose influence shaped his policies as king.
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 Isabella Of Castile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
It was the marriage of Ferdinand of Aragon to Isabella of Castile in the 15th century that unified the Spain we know today that gave that final impetus to the...
Isabella of Castile ( Spanish : Ysabel, Isabel or Isaabela ; sometimes in English: Elizabeth) ( 22 April, 1451 - 26 November 1504) was queen of Castile.
Isabella was the first named woman to appear on a United States coin, an 1893 commemorative quarter, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus' first voyage.
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 Ferdinand V and Isabella I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The union of the Spanish kingdoms of Aragón and Castile was effected in 1469 by Ferdinand's marriage to his cousin Isabella I, Queen of Castile.
In 1469 Princess Isabella married Ferdinand of Aragón, known also as Ferdinand V, The Catholic, and on the death of her brother, Henry IV, Isabella and Ferdinand jointly succeeded (1474) to the throne of Castile and León.
Isabella and her husband (known together as "the Catholic kings") are remembered for completing the reconquest of Spain from the Moors, for initiating the Inquisition, and for their ruthless expulsion of the Spanish Jews.
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 Isabella of Castile - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Isabella was the first named woman to appear on a United States coin, an 1893 commemorative quarter, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus 's first voyage.
In the same year she was the first woman to be featured on a U.S. postal stamp, also in celebration of Columbus.
Isabella has been represented in film by actresses like Lola Flores and Sigourney Weaver.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isabella_I_of_Castile   (654 words)

  
 Queen Isabella I
Isabella I was born on April 22, 1451 in the town of Madrigal de las Altas Torres.
Isabella once again showed her great abilities when she decided that Ferdinand and herself would equally rule the two Kingdoms.
Isabella not only made sure that the girls were well educated (which was unusual for that time), but also that they knew how to do such things as sewing.
www.ctspanish.com /legends/isabella1.htm   (1864 words)

  
 Articles - Manuel I of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella died in childbirth in 1498, putting an end to the Portuguese ambitions to rule in Spain, which had started in John II reign when Isabella was married to John's son Afonso.
Manuel and Isabella's young son Miguel was for a period the heir apparent of Castile and Aragon, but his death in 1500 put the final end to the Portuguese ambitions to rule in Spain.
Edward (Duarte), duke of Guimarães (1515-1540), great-grandfather of John IV of Portugal married Isabella (1512-1576),daughter of Jaime, duke of Braganza.
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 La Católica || The Isabella of Castile Fanlisting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella was raised by her mother, Isabella of Portugal, until 1457, when the two children were brought to court by Henry IV to keep them from being used by opposition nobles.
Isabella was offered the crown by the nobles, but she refused, and Henry was willing to compromise with the nobles and accept Isabella as his heiress in September.
Isabella took a special interest in the Native Americans of the new lands; when some were brought back to Spain as slaves she insisted they be returned and freed, and her will expressed her wish that the "Indians" be treated with justice and fairness.
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 Isabella of Castile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
She was also of Peter IV of Aragon and his wife Leonor of Portugal of King Afonso IV of Portugal as well as of her half-brother Peter I of Portugal and his mistress Teresa Lourenço.
Her final of grandparents were Afonso Duke de Braganza son of John I of Portugal by Perez and his wife Beatriz Pereira countess Barcellos.
Isabella was the first named woman to on a United States coin an 1893 commemorative quarter celebrating the 400th anniversary of first voyage.
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 Philip II of Spain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
His first marriage ( 1543) was to his cousin Princess Maria of Portugal, who provided him with a son, Don Carlos of Spain ( 1545 - 1568).
Meanwhile, Philip annexed the throne of Portugal, and the success of colonisation in America improved his financial position, enabling him to show greater aggression towards his enemies.
In the ruling of Portugal however, Philip showed tact, trimming his beard and wearing clothes in the Portuguese style, and ruling from Lisbon for the next couple of years, leaving Portugese privileges and fueros alone.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philip_II_of_Spain   (2194 words)

  
 Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain 1475 - 1516   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain 1475 - 1516
Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain 1474-1516 : A Re-Assessment
Since he had no heirs the Castilian succession passed to Isabella’s eldest surviving daughter, Joanna and to her husband Philip of Burgundy, but Joanna’s mental condition was very unstable and Isabella had no wish to let either Philip or Ferdinand rule Castile.
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 MSN Encarta - Isabella I
Isabella's succession was contested, however, by Afonso V of Portugal, who supported the claim of Henry's daughter Juana la Beltraneja.
They had five children, including Catherine of Aragón, the first wife of Henry VIII of England, and Joanna the Mad, who was the mother of Charles V, king of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor.
Isabella and her husband (known together as “the Catholic kings”) are remembered for initiating the Inquisition in 1478, for completing the reconquest of Spain from the Moors and for their ruthless expulsion of the Spanish Jews, both in 1492.
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 isabella of portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Isabella of Portugal (or Isabel in Portuguese) ( February 21 1397 - December 17 1471) was the only daughter of king John I of Portugal and his wife Philippa of Lancaster.
She was the sister, amongst others, of Henry the Navigator, Pedro, duke of Coimbra and king Duarte of Portugal.
They had three sons: Anthony and Joseph (who died in childood) and Charles the Bold (born November 10 1433).
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 PhilipII
He resided alternately at Madrid which he made the capital of the kingdom and in villégiatures, the most famous of which is the Escorial, which he built in fulfillment of a vow made at the time of the battle of Saint Quentin.
Philip wished to force them to renounce their language and dress, whereupon they revolted and engagedin a bloody struggle against Spain which lasted three years (1567-70) until ended by Don Juan, natural son of Charles V. The defeated Moriscoes were transplanted in great numbers to the interior of the country.
After the death of the young King Sebastian at the battle of Alcazar (1578) and that of his successor the aged Cardinal Henry (1580), Philip II, who through his mother was a grandson of King Emmanuel, pleaded his title of heir and sent the Duke of Alva to occupy the country.
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 Isabella - for all caravans Portugal
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Isabella introduced its Penta model in 1985 and ever since, it has remained the most elegant and unique awning in Europe.
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 Definition of Isabella I of Castile   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Because of the different laws of their kingdoms, Ferdinand was king to Castile, but Isabella was not queen of Aragon.
Isabella was known as the "Traveling Queen" because she rode all over Castile gaining support when support was needed, or supplies and troops when in war.
Ferdinand and Isabella are buried together in Granada Cathedral.
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 Isabella of Portugal by WEYDEN, Rogier van der
Isabella of Portugal by WEYDEN, Rogier van der
The Duchess, Isabella of Portugal, gave it to a monastery in Batalha in Portugal, where her father was buried.
A rather better impression of the donor's likeness is conveyed by a portrait of Isabella of Portugal by an anonymous artist, but again, this is only a copy from Rogier's original.
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 Isabella - Art History Online Reference and Guide
Princess Isabella of Portugal (1397-1471), wife and political advisor of Philip III, Duke of Burgundy
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539), wife of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and queen consort
Isabella is also the name of a character in the Commedia dell'arte.
www.arthistoryclub.com /art_history/Isabella   (164 words)

  
 Isabella of Castille
Isabella I (1451­1504), queen of Castile, called la Catolica ("the Catholic"), and a sponsor of the voyages of Christopher Columbus.
She was the daughter of John II of Castile and Leon by his second wife, Isabella of Portugal.
In 1469 Princess Isabella married Ferdinand of Aragon, known also as Ferdinand V, the Catholic.
www.blackstudies.ucsb.edu /antillians/isabella.html   (232 words)

  
 LMB Madness of Isabella of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
However, Isabel of Portugal spent a good number of years unwinding the bond between her husband, Juan II of Castile and don Alvaro de Luna.
I don't think there are too many clear indications of the sort of insanity that took her, other than a legend that she was haunted by the ghost of don Alvaro and could be seen running through the castle at Arevalo calling his name.
The madness of Juana of Castile may have taken a different course: Juana was untamed and violent when aroused, whether the violence manfested in attacking Philip's mistress with a scissor or in the obsessive guarding of Philip's corpse.
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