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Isabella was born in the town of Madrigal de las Altas Torres on April 22, 1451. She was the Daughter of John II, king of Castile and his second wife, Isabella of Portugal. Through her life Isabella did many great things for the Catholic faith. Unlike most monarchs, she was not handed her power, Isabella had to work and fight to obtain what was rightfully hers. ... Defeated at Olmedo the Castilians wanted to obtain the crown for the baby Isabella, not taking any notice of the king’s daughter, Joan who was older. ... Isabella at a young age showed how great she was, when she did not accept the crown offered to her. ... Soon though the king did something that no one could believe, he recognized Isabella as his immediate heiress to the throne, thus excluding Joan.
In 1460 Henry offered Isabella’s hand to Don Carlos, prince of Vienna and also to the king of Aragon, who wanted her to wed his younger son, Ferdinand. Many disputes and negotiations took place for Isabella’s hand in marriage.
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