Isabella

Queen Isabella once said, "I will assume the undertaking for my own crown of Castile, and am ready to pawn my jewels to defray the expenses of it, if the funds in the treasury should be found inadequate." She may be most famous for funding Christopher Columbus on his expedition to the New World, but she was so much more than the provider of that trip. She had a complicated childhood and became a great ruler. Isabella I of Castile, was born April 22, 1451, she was half Spanish and half Portuguese

otherwise known as Ferdinand and Isabella. Ferdinand and Isabella were cousins. Later on in 1469 they became husband and wife. Isabella became the quartermaster and financier (isabellaqueenofspain.wordpress.com), while Ferdinand was the leader of the army. Together they expanded and ruled the Spanish Empire. (spainthenandnow.com). Isabella was born on April 27, 1451. She was born in a city of Madrigal and raised Catholic. Her mother’s name was also Isabella. Her mother was the Princess of

know that Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile are second cousins? During the unification of their marriage Isabella and Ferdinand created many backlashes on there kingdom. From the backlashes Ferdinand and Isabella decreased the population of Europe. Since the population of Europe was already decreased, the social anarchy of Europe totally declined. Since Isabella and Ferdinand killed thousands of people, it led to the halt of trade in Europe. When Isabella and Ferdinand were married they

Before the accession of Ferdinand and Isabella, Spain was fragmented into four different kingdoms; Castile, Aragon, Navarre and Granada. They married in 1469 before either was on the throne but by the death of King Henry IV, Isabella took the crown for Castile this in turn meant that the two kingdoms became untied both Ferdinand and Isabella ruled in unison, this is uncommon as it was supposed to one monarch, however the way they ruled together made them very successful. Their motto being "Tanto

commutative coin. Who is this very accomplished person? Queen Isabella. Bold and daring, Queen Isabella accomplished many things in her thirty years of rein as Queen of Castile and Aragon. Queen Isabella was born on April 22, 1451 in Madrigal, Old Castile. Her mother was Isabella of Portugal and her dad was John the II of Castile. Her mom and dad were King and Queen of Castile. She had two brothers, Alfonzo and Henry (“Isabella of Castile” par13). At the age of three Isabella’s father died

Ferdinand and Isabella were powerful monarchs in 1469. Isabella was a ruler of a dominating kingdom. When the two married, both of their powerful kingdoms integrated and became the largest, most dominating kingdom in Spain. Ferdinand and Isabella were two very important historical figures that influence today’s society. Ferdinand was the son of John II of Aragon and Juana Enriquez of Aragon. Like his parents, when he came of age, he would have an arranged marriage with someone. As Ferdinand

one towards Isabella. Heathcliff shows Catherine his more gentle, caring side, while he shows Isabella his cruel, manipulative side. The relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine is genuine love. Since the love is authentic, later in Heathcliff’s life he doesn’t want to inflict permanent revenge on her. The two of them spent their childhood together, roaming the moors, exposing Heathcliff’s caring side. Heathcliff’s contrasting personality is shown when he spends time with Isabella. Heathcliff

own jewels to defray the expenses of it if the funds in the treasury are found inadequate.” people knew how strong and determined this queen was. Isabella was a strong ruler, a devoted catholic, and the woman who united Spain. She was known for great work of her own, she was amazing woman , she was caring she wanted all rights for all people. Isabella wasn't the only great leader around she married king Ferdinand who was well educated and always knew for such great ideas he came up with to make the

Isabella I of Castile’s Life During the late middle ages to the r enaissance, Isabella I of Castile was a powerful queen of Spain. Have you ever thought of what it would be like to reconstruct a country? Studying this important historical figure, I had uncovered many important and interesting facts about Isabella I of Castile. During her reign, she brought stability to her empire as she decreased nobles’ power. Queen Isabella I of Castile formed the most powerful empire in Europe, ambitiously ruled

Many people have heard of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. However, only some know of all the things they accomplished. They might be best known for funding the voyages of Christopher Columbus, but they also greatly contributed to the unity of Spain (“Isabella l”). Together, they brought many kingdoms on the Iberian Peninsula together to form what Spain is today. Through Spain’s unification, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella strengthened Spain into an economic and dominant world power