4th+Period+-+Isabella+of+Castile

=4th period - Isabella of Castile=

By: Jessie Eddins



Date of birth: April 22nd, 1451

Location of birth: Madrigal De Las Atlas, Spain

Parents’ names: John II, Isabella of Portugal

Family background: She was the daughter of John II and Isabella of Portugal. Her oldest brother is Henry IV.Her younger brother as Alfonso.

She was the mother of Isabel, John, Joan. Maria, and Catherine. When she was a little over 3 years old her brother Henry IV died.Her husband is Ferdinand of Aragon.

Date of death: November 16th, 1504

Location of death/grave: Medina Del Campo

Education: She learned Latin at the age of 35. She educated her 4 daughter and her only son. She believed in equal education for her son and her daughters. She became really good at the arts in her early life. at the age of 30 she acquired proficiency in Latin. She was also interested in education as much as she was in religion. She encouraged the notable scholars when they set up schools for the sons of nobility. she learned Spanish and Flemish.

Career: She was the queen of Castile, Aragon, and of Leon.When Ferdinand died she was supported by someone that was related by Ferdinand's mother. She sponsord Christopher Columbus in his voyage to the new worlds. As queen she strove to strengthen royal authority at the expense of the towns.

Legacy: She was famous for uniting Spain by her marriage with Ferdinand of Aragon. She was the queen of Castile, Aragon, and Leon. Known for helping Christopher Columbus in his voyage to the new world.



Additional/Interesting information: She played one of the most important parts in the history of Spain. She was one of the few people who helped with the voyage to the new lands by Christopher Columbus.If it wasn't for her Christopher Columbus would have never been able to set sail. She was the queen of Castile from 1474-1504. She was the queen of Aragon and of Leon also. She was the 1st woman to appear on a United States coin and the 1st woman to appear an a postage stamp. She fought in wars in order to keep her throne as queen. Her mother was also named Isabella. Her mother was her dad's 2nd wife.



Sources Cited (Isabella of Castile – 4th Period)

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