Isabella of Castile, Duchess of York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isabella of Castile |
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| Born | 1355 |
| Died | 23 December 1392 (aged 36–37) |
| Burial | 13 January 1393 King's Langley Priory (1393–1575) All Saints' Church, Kings Langley (since 1575) |
| Spouse | Edmund, 1st Duke of York |
| Issue | Edward, 2nd Duke of York Constance of York Richard, 3rd Earl of Cambridge |
| House | Castilian House of Ivrea |
| Father | Peter of Castile |
| Mother | María de Padilla |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Isabella of Castile, Duchess of York (1355 – 23 December 1392) was a Spanish princess. She was the daughter of King Peter and María de Padilla. Isabella moved to England with her older sister, Constance. Constance married John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster. Isabella then married John of Gaunt's younger brother, Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York.
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Life of Isabella of Castile
Isabella was the youngest of three daughters born to Peter of Castile, who was the King of Castile. Her mother was María de Padilla.
Marriage to Edmund of Langley
In 1371, Isabella's older sister, Constance, married John of Gaunt, 1st Duke of Lancaster. Constance claimed the throne of Castile after their father died. Isabella traveled with her sister to England.
On 11 July 1372, Isabella married Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York. She was about 17 years old. Edmund was the fifth son of King Edward III and Philippa of Hainault. Their marriage took place at Wallingford, Oxfordshire. This marriage was part of a plan to support the English claim to the crown of Castile.
Later Life and Legacy
Isabella was named a Lady of the Garter in 1379. This was a special honor given by the English monarch.
In her will, Isabella named King Richard II as her heir. She asked him to give her younger son, Richard, a yearly payment. The King agreed to this request. However, King Richard II was removed from power in 1399. Because of this, Isabella's son Richard did not receive more support from the new king, Henry IV.
Isabella died on 23 December 1392, when she was about 37 years old. She was buried at the priory of the Dominicans in Kings Langley.
Isabella's Children
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Isabella and Edmund of Langley had three children:
- Edward of Norwich, 2nd Duke of York (born around 1373 – died 25 October 1415)
- Edward held many important jobs and fought in military campaigns. He served under Kings Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. He died at the Battle of Agincourt.
- Constance of York (born around 1374 – died 28 November 1416)
- Constance married Thomas le Despenser, 1st Earl of Gloucester. They had a son named Richard and two daughters, Elizabeth and Isabel. Constance was involved in a plan to take Edmund Mortimer, 5th Earl of March in 1405. She also mentioned her older brother, Edward, in connection with this plan.
- Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge (born 1385 – died 5 August 1415)
- Richard married Anne de Mortimer. He was involved in a plot known as the Southampton Plot and faced consequences for his role.
Isabella in Shakespeare's Play
Isabella is shown in Shakespeare's play Richard II. In the play, she is still alive in late December 1399. This is not historically accurate, as she died in 1392.
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Isabella of Castile
See also
In Spanish: Isabel de Castilla, duquesa de York para niños
