Isabella of Aragon facts for kids

Isabella of Aragon is a name shared by several important women from history, mostly princesses and queens from the Kingdom of Aragon. Aragon was a powerful kingdom in what is now Spain. These women played different roles in European royal families through their marriages and family connections.

Who Was Isabella of Aragon?

The name Isabella of Aragon can refer to many different people. Here are some of the most well-known:

Isabella of Aragon, Queen of France

This Isabella was the daughter of King James I of Aragon. She became the queen of France when she married King Philip III. Her son, Philip IV, later became the King of France.

Isabella of Aragon, Queen of Germany

Born in 1305, this Isabella was another daughter of King James I of Aragon. She became the queen of Germany by marrying Frederick the Fair. She passed away in 1330.

Isabella of Aragon, Countess of Urgell

Born in 1380, this Isabella was the daughter of King Peter IV of Aragon. She married James II of Urgell and became the Countess of Urgell. She lived until 1424.

Isabella of Urgell, Duchess of Coimbra

This Isabella was the daughter of the Countess of Urgell mentioned above. She married Pedro of Coimbra and became a duchess.

Elizabeth of Aragon (also known as Isabella)

Sometimes called Elizabeth, this Isabella was the daughter of King Peter III of Aragon. She became the queen of Portugal when she married King Denis.

Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan

This Isabella was the daughter of King Alfonso II of Naples. She married Gian Galeazzo Sforza and became the Duchess of Milan.

Isabella I of Castile

Isabella I of Castile was a very famous queen. She was the daughter of King John II of Castile. She married Ferdinand II of Aragon, and together they were known as the Catholic Monarchs. She is also sometimes called Isabella I of Aragon because of her marriage.

Isabella of Aragon and Castile

This Isabella was the daughter of the famous Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. She became the queen of Portugal when she married King Manuel I.

Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia of Spain

An Infanta is a Spanish princess. This Isabella was the daughter of King Philip II of Spain. She married Archduke Albert of Austria.

Isabella II of Spain

Isabella II was a queen of Spain. She was the daughter of King Ferdinand VII of Spain. She ruled as Queen of Spain.

Isabella, Princess of Asturias (1851–1931)

This Isabella was the daughter of Queen Isabella II of Spain. She was married to Prince Gaetan, Count of Girgenti. The Princess of Asturias is a title given to the heir to the Spanish throne.

See also

In Spanish: Isabel de Aragón para niños