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Why did Henry IV want Isabella to marry Pedro Girón (the Castilian noble)?
- Goal : To secure the loyalty of the powerful Girón family and the Castilian nobility during a time of instability.
- Pedro Girón was the Grand Master of the Order of Calatrava , and although much older than Isabella (and considered cruel and corrupt), his support could help
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hree years after her birth her half brother became king as Henry IV. Despite the fact that she had a younger brother, Alfonso, and that her early years were spent quietly with her mother at Arévalo, Isabella was soon drawn into Castilian politics
Isabella I | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
the origin of how she got introduced to politics
From her precarious position in the line of succession to the chaotic reign of her half-brother, a series of factors and events not only fueled her ambition but also necessitated the strategic and pivotal union with Ferdinand of Aragon.
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Isabella I of Castile's half brother was Henry IV of Castile. He became king after their father, John II of Castile, died when Isabella was a child. Henry IV's reign and his relationship with Isabella played a crucial role in shaping her path to the throne
Isabella was the daughter of John II of Castile and his second wife, Isabella of Portugal
Isabella I | Biography, Reign, & Facts | Britannica
Ferdinand’s future was assured when he came of age, in 1466, and when he was named king of Sicily, in 1468, in order to impress the court of Castile, where his father ultimately wished to place him.
Thirty Years’ War | Summary, Causes, Combatants, Map, & Significance | Britannica
became king of Sicily at the age of 16
Ferdinand was the son of John II of Aragon and Juana Enríquez, both of Castilian origin
Thirty Years’ War | Summary, Causes, Combatants, Map, & Significance | Britannica
parents of Ferdinand