The passing of King Ferdinand II of Aragon
With the passing of King Ferdinand II of Aragon, Joanna's son, Charles, ascended to the throne as the King of Spain.
Tensions between Ferdinand II of Aragon and Philip the Handsome
Tensions between Ferdinand II of Aragon and Philip the Handsome reached a boiling point, leading to a power struggle
Joanna ascended to the throne of Castile alongside her husband
Upon her mother's death in 1504, Joanna ascended to the throne of Castile alongside her husband Philip the Handsome.
Joanna heiress to the throne of Castile married Philip
Joanna heiress to the throne of Castile married Philip the Handsome, Duke of Burgundy, in 1496. Their union was arranged by Joanna's parents
Joanna of Castile also known as Joanna the Mad
Joanna of Castile also known as Joanna the Mad, was born in 1479 in Toledo, Spain. She was the daughter of Ferdinand II of Aragon
Ferdinand II fostered robust relations with the Holy Roman Empire
Ferdinand II fostered robust relations with the Holy Roman Empire. Ferdinand actively cultivated ties with the powerful Habsburg rulers.
Ferdinand II of Aragon was a masterful diplomat
Ferdinand II of Aragon was a masterful diplomat. He adeptly maneuvered through the intricate maze of European politics.
Ferdinand II of Aragon
Ferdinand II of Aragon, also known as Ferdinand the Catholic, was a pivotal figure in Spanish history. He ascended to the throne in 1479
Isabella’s unwavering support for the Spanish Inquisition
Isabella's unwavering support for the Spanish Inquisition solidified her reputation as a staunch defender of Catholicism and a formidable ruler
The establishment and expansion of universities
Isabella played a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of Castile by championing the establishment and expansion of universities.