Isabella of Castile

By mahletgg
  • 1468

    The Path is Paved

    Isabella's brother Alfonso, dies, making Isabella the next eligible heir and a potential pawn for the nobles in court
  • 1469

    A Sealed Marriage

    Isabella marries Ferdinand II without her brother, Henry IV's approval
  • 1480

    The Spanish Inquisition

    Isabella and Ferdinand petitioned for the Spanish Inquisition, which was a popular movement against non-Christians in order to "purify the people of Spain" and basically killed off a good chunk of them
  • 1492

    An Attempt is Made

    An assassination against Ferdinand II was almost successful
  • Apr 17, 1492

    An Amazing Discovery

    Isabella gives Columbus her permission to make a voyage to discover a new route to the Indies (ended up finding North America)
  • 1494

    Treaty of Tordesillas

    A treaty between Spain and Portugal after Columbus found the Americas, where they separated the New World into two spheres. Spain acquired the right to discover and conquer everything from Brazil westward, while Portugal's sphere of influence encompassed everything east of Brazil.
  • Nov 26, 1504

    Dead

    Isabella died due to a natural illness