Isabella of Valois
Queen of England, married to Richard II
Born
November 9th, 1389
635 years ago
Died
September 13th, 1409
615 years ago — 19 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born in 1389, a French princess became queen consort of England through marriage to King Richard II in 1396. The marriage aimed to solidify an alliance between England and France during the Hundred Years' War. Following Richard's deposition in 1399, this individual lived in relative obscurity until her death in 1409. The legacy includes being a pivotal figure in the complex history of English monarchy during a tumultuous period.
Married King Richard II of England
Played a role in the politics of England and France
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