Isabel of Portugal
16th-century Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Spain (1503-1539)
1503 — 1539
Quick Facts
Profession
16th-century Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Spain (1503-1539)
Born
October 24, 1503
Died
1539 (age ~36)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
Habsburg SpainBorn in LisbonDied in Toledo
1503
Born in Lisbon (1503-10-24)
1526
PositionQueen Consort of Spain (1526–1539)
1530
Positionarchduke of Austria (1530–1539)
1539
Died in Toledo
About
Isabella of Portugal was the empress consort of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria, and Duke of Burgundy. She was Queen of Spain and Germany, and Lady of the Netherlands from 10 March 1526 until her death in 1539, and became Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Italy in February 1530. She acted as regent of Spain during her husband's long absences.
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Who is Isabel of Portugal?+
Isabella of Portugal was the empress consort of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, King of Spain, Archduke of Austria, and Duke of Burgundy. She was Queen of Spain and Germany, and Lady of the Netherlands from 10 March 1526 until her death in 1539, and became Holy Roman Empress and Queen of Italy in Feb
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 of Portugal born?+
Isabel of Portugal was born on October 24, 1503.
When did Isabel of Portugal die?+
Isabel of Portugal died in 1539, at approximately 36 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 — October 24, 1503
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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