Princess Isabella Facts for Kids

Princess Isabella is a name that has been given to many royal women throughout history. These princesses often played important roles in their countries, whether through their family connections, marriages, or even by ruling themselves.

Here are some of the notable princesses named Isabella:

Princess Isabella of Armenia (born around 1278, died around 1321)

* She was the daughter of King Leo III of Armenia. Armenia was an ancient kingdom located in what is now modern-day Turkey.

Princess Isabella of Bavaria (1863–1924)

* Born in Munich, Germany, she was a princess of Bavaria, a region in Germany. She later became the Duchess of Genoa through her marriage.

Princess Amalie Isabella of Bavaria (1921–1985)

* Another princess from the Bavarian royal family, born much later than the first Isabella of Bavaria.

Princess Isabel Alfonsa of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1904–1985)

* She was a princess from the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, a royal family that once ruled parts of Southern Italy.

Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil (1846–1921)

* Often known as Isabel, she was the daughter and heir of Emperor Pedro II of Brazil. She served as regent for her father several times and was very important in Brazilian history, especially for her role in ending slavery in Brazil.

Princess Isabella of Croÿ (1856–1931)

* She was a princess from the House of Croÿ, a noble family in Europe. She married Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen, who was a member of the Austrian imperial family.

Princess Isabella of Denmark (born 2007)

* She is a modern-day princess, the daughter of Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary of Denmark. She is currently third in line to the Danish throne.

Isabel Moctezuma (born around 1509–1510, died around 1550–1551)

* She was a daughter of Moctezuma II, who was the last Aztec emperor before the Spanish conquest. She was an important figure in the early colonial period of Mexico.

Princess Isabelle of Orléans (1878–1961)

* She was a princess from the House of Orléans, a branch of the former French royal family.

Princess Isabella Maria of Parma (1741–1763)

* She was a princess from the Duchy of Parma, a historical state in Italy. She married Joseph II, who later became the Holy Roman Emperor, a very powerful ruler in Europe.

Infanta Isabel Maria of Portugal (1801–1876)

* An "Infanta" is a title for a princess in Portugal and Spain. Isabel Maria was a Portuguese princess who served as a regent for her country.

Isabel Luísa, Princess of Beira (1668–1690)

* She was a Portuguese princess who held the title of Princess of Beira, which was given to the heir apparent or presumptive to the Portuguese throne.

Isabella, Princess of Asturias (1851–1931)

* The Princess of Asturias is the traditional title for the heir to the Spanish throne. Isabella held this title for a time, meaning she was expected to become Queen of Spain.

Isabella of Armenia, Princess of Tyre (1275–1323)

* Another princess from the Kingdom of Armenia, she was also known as the Princess of Tyre, a city in what is now Lebanon.

Princess Isabel, a character in Elena of Avalor

* This Isabella is not a real historical figure but a fictional princess from a popular animated TV series. She is the younger sister of the main character, Elena.

Princess Isabella facts for kids

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