Isabella of Spain

Queen of Spain and patron of Christopher Columbus

Isabella of Spain was the Queen of Spain from 1474 to 1504. She was a member of the Trastámara dynasty and is best known for her support of Christopher Columbus on his voyage to the Americas. Isabella was a strong and intelligent leader who played a key role in the unification of Spain. She was also a patron of the arts and architecture, and her court was a center of learning and culture. Isabella died in 1504, but h...