Ferdinand II of Aragon
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Ferdinand II of Aragon
Pedro Girón Acuña Pacheco.
He was a powerful noble and the Grand Master of the Order of Calatrava, one of the most influential military orders in Castile. In 1466, Isabella’s half-brother, King Henry IV, arranged her betrothal to Pedro Girón as a political move to secure loyalty from the powerful Girón family.
However, just days after the betrothal
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Isabella I of Castile became queen over her siblings—particularly after the death of her half-brother, King Henry IV—due to a combination of dynastic disputes, political alliances, legal maneuvering, and military conflict. Here are the key events and decisions that led to her ascension:
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