Isabella I

Queen known for financing Columbus

Isabella I - Queen known for financing Columbus
Born

1451
574 years ago

Died

November 26th, 1504
520 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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Ruler of Castile and León, played a significant role in the unification of Spain and the promotion of overseas exploration. In 1492, financed Christopher Columbus's voyage, leading to the discovery of the Americas. Establishment of the Spanish Inquisition aimed to maintain Catholic orthodoxy. Worked with Ferdinand II of Aragon to complete the Reconquista, capturing Granada in 1492, which marked the end of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

Financed Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage

Completed the Reconquista with the fall of Granada

Established the Spanish Inquisition

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