Isabella of Castille
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- Created on: 25-09-17 21:02
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- Isabella of Castile
- Drawn into Castilian Politics
- Half sister of Henry IV
- Offered marriage candidates from Portugal, Aragon and France
- Made the decision to marry Ferdinand without the permission of Henry, the king
- Castillian people didn't like this and neither did Henry
- Henry said she had shown 'disobedience to the crown'
- Her claim to the throne was rejected and given to Henry's actual daughter
- Castillian people didn't like this and neither did Henry
- Made the decision to marry Ferdinand without the permission of Henry, the king
- Was made heir to Aragon if Ferdinand died
- Ferdinand put this in his will
- Had close interest in the conduct of war
- Seems to be responsible for improved supply methods and the establishment of military hospitals
- Supported Christopher Columbus' expeditions
- Was concerned with the well-being of native Americans when they were bought back by colonists
- Freed many native Americans from becoming slaves
- Was concerned with the well-being of native Americans when they were bought back by colonists
- Crime rate was at its lowest during her rule
- Puts Spain in lots more debt
- First woman to appear on a postage stamp and the US coin
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