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In simple terms, when Isabella became the main heir to the throne of Castile, deciding whom she would marry turned into a big deal, not just for her family but for other countries too. Three major countries—Portugal, Aragon, and France—each wanted her to marry one of their princes or kings because being her husband meant gaining a lot of power.
Her half-brother Henry, who was king at the time, wanted Isabella to marry Afonso V, the king of Portugal. But Isabella, with the guidance of some trusted advisors, preferred Ferdinand from Aragon instead. There was also a French prince, called the duc de Guiènne, who wanted to marry her, but Isabella avoided that option.
Despite not having Henry’s permission, Isabella went ahead and secretly married Ferdinand of Aragon in October 1469, in Valladolid. This marriage was her own choice and would later be very important in the unification of Spain
the origin of how she got introduced to politics
became king of Sicily at the age of 16
parents of Ferdinand
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:
Initial Succession Uncertainty: Isabella was not originally the
Based from what I’m reading there was a lot of tension in between the nobles which added pressure and “dynastic disputes, political alliances, legal maneuvering, and military conflict.”
Find it a little weird that Alfonso died the year before she married Ferdinand II secretly. In a time where the dispute of land was uncertain.