Isabella I of Castile (1451–1504) – Queen of Castile and architect of a united Spain. Ruling alongside Ferdinand II of Aragon, she completed the Reconquista, sponsored Christopher Columbus’s voyage, and laid the foundations of the Spanish Empire. A formidable ruler, Isabella combined political brilliance with religious zeal, shaping Europe and the New World for centuries. A queen who changed the course of history. #IsabellaOfCastile #SpanishHistory #Reconquista #WomenInHistory #EuropeanMonarchy

When Isabella, Queen of Castile, married Ferdinand II, King of Aragon, this changed the history of Spain forever, leading to the fall of Granada and the end of Muslim rule in Andalusia. | Meem Magazine English