Born: 22 April 1451 · Died: 26 November 1504 · Age at death: 53
How old was Isabella I of Castile when she died?
Isabella I of Castile died aged 53. She was born on 22 April 1451 and died on 26 November 1504.
Queen of Castile who unified Spain and sponsored Christopher Columbus
Did you know?She is credited with establishing the Spanish Inquisition and was the mother of Catherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII.
Quick facts
Date of birth22 April 1451
Date of death26 November 1504
Age at death53
Cause of deathWater retention
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceMadrigal de las Altas Torres, Spain
Occupationruler
Editor's Take:
Isabella I fought her way to the throne of Castile. With her husband Ferdinand she laid the foundations of a united Spain. She reformed the government and backed the expedition that took Columbus to the Americas. Her reign also saw the Spanish Inquisition and the expulsion of Jews in 1492. Muslims were later forced to convert. Her legacy is admired by some and condemned by many others. She remains one of the most powerful queens in European history.
Key Milestones
1469: Marries Ferdinand of Aragon
1474: Becomes Queen of Castile
1492: Completes the conquest of Granada
1492: Sponsors Columbus's first voyage
Isabella I (Spanish: Isabel I; 22 April 1451 – 26 November 1504), also known as Isabella the Catholic (Spanish: Isabel la Católica), was Queen of Castile and León from 1474 until her death in 1504. She was also Queen of Aragon from 1479 until her death as the wife of King Ferdinand II.
Isabella I of Castile's birthday is April 22. She was born on April 22, 1451 in Madrigal de las Altas Torres, Spain.
How old was Isabella I of Castile when she died?
Isabella I of Castile died on November 26, 1504, aged 53.
Who shares a birthday with Isabella I of Castile?
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