Queen isabella

Infanta Isabella of Castile, Duchess of York was the daughter of King Peter of Castile and María de Padilla. She was a younger sister of Constance, Duchess of Lancaster. On March 1, 1372, Isabella married Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, he was the fourth son of Edward III of England and Philippa of Hainault, at...

Queen Isabella II of Spain (October 10, 1830 – April 10, 1904) and her sister Infanta Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Montpensier (30 January 1832 – 2 February 1897) by Frederico de Madrazo, circa mid-19th century

Learn about Queen Isabella of Spain, a powerful monarch whose reign shaped history. Explore her accomplishments and legacy today.

This 1489 portrait shows a partlet and a square neckline with gracefully rounded corners. Her coiffure is very simple with a simple cap or headdress behind. The brocade and jewelry proclaim her status.

Introducing the Plantagenet queens consort, wives of the English kings from Henry II to Richard II. These women come from many different backgrounds.

Princess Isabella is one of many Braveheart characters that are based on historical figures. Like the character in the film, the historical Queen ...

Queen Isabella II of Spain - unknown artist

In a major break from Medieval Times’ 34-year tradition of casting a king in the show’s lead role, the company has revealed that a queen is now in charge and sole ruler of the land. She is cast as a firm but kind ruler respected throughout the kingdom who inherited the throne at the passing of her f

Born in madrigal de las Torres, Avila in Spain on 22 April 1451, Queen Isabella was the daughter of John II of Castile and his second wife, Isabella of Portugal.

It was a mushy story that would give readers of teen novels goosebumps, or make adults teary-eyed during a teledrama episode. But it was also destiny – and the fate of the Philippines would be changed forever.