Isabella of Castile
Duchess of York and Spanish Ruler
Born
1355
670 years ago
Died
December 23rd, 1392
632 years ago — 37 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Isabella of Castile served as the Queen of Castile and León, ruling alongside her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon. The union of their crowns in 1469 marked the beginning of a unified Spain. Their reign saw the completion of the Reconquista with the conquest of Granada in 1492, leading to the expulsion of Moors from Spain. This period also included the sponsorship of Christopher Columbus's voyage that resulted in the discovery of the Americas. Isabella was instrumental in implementing significant administrative and fiscal reforms. She established the Spanish Inquisition and secured the authority of the monarchy.
Completed the Reconquista with the conquest of Granada
Sponsored Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1492
Implemented administrative and fiscal reforms
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