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Isabella I of Castile

Isabella I was Queen of Castile and León. She and her husband Ferdinand II of Aragon brought stability to both kingdoms that became the basis for the unification of Spain. Later the two laid the foundations for the political unification of Spain under their grandson, Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor...

Timeline of Events

1469

10.19.1469

Ferdinand II of Aragon marries Isabella I of Castile, a marriage that paves the way to the unification of Aragon and Castile into a single country, Spain.

1492

1.16.1492

The first grammar of the Spanish language is presented to Queen Isabella I.

3.31.1492

Queen Isabella of Castille issues the Alhambra decree, ordering her 150,000 Jewish subjects to convert to Christianity or face expulsion.

8.1.1492

Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile drive the Jews out of Spain.

1504

9.13.1504

Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand issue a ''Royal Warrant'' for the construction of a Royal Chapel (Capilla Real) to be built.