Isabel I of Castile
queen of the Crown of Castile, from 1474 to 1504; first queen of a dynastically-united Spain, from 1479 to 1504 (1451–1504)
1451 — 1504
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queen of the Crown of Castile, from 1474 to 1504; first queen of a dynastically-united Spain, from 1479 to 1504 (1451–1504)
Born
May 1, 1451
Died
1504 (age ~53)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
ruler
Crown of CastileBorn in Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de GraciaDied in Palacio Testamentario
1451
Born in Monasterio de Nuestra Señora de Gracia (1451-05-01)
1474
PositionMonarch of Castile and Leon (1474–1504)
1479
Positionroyal Consort of Aragon (1479–1504)
1488
PositionLieutenant General of the States of the Crown of Aragon
1493
AwardGolden Rose
1504
Died in Palacio Testamentario
About
Isabella I was Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. She was also Queen of Aragon from 1479 until her death as the wife of King Ferdinand II. Reigning together over a dynastically unified Spain, Isabella and Ferdinand are known as the Catholic Monarchs. Her reign marked the end of the Reconquista and also the start of the Spanish Empire, allowing Spain to dominate European politics for the next century.
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Who is Isabel I of Castile?+
Isabella I was Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. She was also Queen of Aragon from 1479 until her death as the wife of King Ferdinand II. Reigning together over a dynastically unified Spain, Isabella and Ferdinand are known as the Catholic Monarchs. Her reign marked the en
What does the name Isabel mean?+
The name Isabel means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Isabel I of Castile born?+
Isabel I of Castile was born on May 1, 1451.
When did Isabel I of Castile die?+
Isabel I of Castile died in 1504, at approximately 53 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.
The name Isabel is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Isabel, from Elisabel, from Elisabeth, from Ἐλισάβετ, from t=my God is an oath. Elizabeth.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Isabel — May 1, 1451
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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