What was the importance of Isabella I of Castile?

You will find many answers relating to the Spanish Inquisition, but here is a blog I wrote about her with information you may not know. 3 Facts About Isabella Of Castile You Must Know 1. read more

Isabella of Castile played a major role in discovering America. Expedition voyages were expensive, and she was Christopher Columbus ’s biggest financial backer. Having invested heavily in the expedition, she became the owner of the newly discovered land. There were plenty of valuable resources in America that were desired in Spain. read more

Isabella was born in Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Ávila, to John II of Castile and his second wife, Isabella of Portugal on 22 April 1451. At the time of her birth, she was second in line to the throne after her older half-brother Henry IV of Castile. read more