In two previous posts found here and here, I told you about a few of the women of Aragon and Castile that I find the most interesting. Today's post is about the women post the unification which occurred technically when Isabella I of Castile became both Queen Regnant of Castile and Queen Consort of Aragon… Continue reading THE LADY OF A UNITED SPAIN
Tag: Iberian peninsula
THE LADY OF ARAGON
In a previous post about Queens of Castile, I mentioned I would be doing an accompanying post about a few of the Queens and Princesses of Aragon. As I mentioned in that previous post, one of the things I loved about the Iberian monarchies is the role of women. This idea of the Queen-Lieutenant although… Continue reading THE LADY OF ARAGON
THE LADY OF CASTILE
Today is obviously St George's Day celebrated pretty much everywhere (especially in places where St George is the patron saint). Little known fact outside of Spain though - April 23rd is also Castile and Leon Day (DÃa de Castilla y León) a holiday which commemorates the Battle of Villalar between Castilian rebels (known as Comuneros)… Continue reading THE LADY OF CASTILE
Dear Hollywood // Part 4
It's that time again, boys and girls, here's another Dear Hollywood post for you. I do love doing these posts especially as the current amount of content in regards to period dramas, is disappointing to say the least! I was especially disappointed at the recent cancellation of Starz' Becoming Elizabeth; although the show had it's… Continue reading Dear Hollywood // Part 4
Women’s History Month Part 4
Here's the next & final installement of my Women's History Month series, hope you enjoy!! Urraca of Castile & Leon When people think of the unification of Spain they think of the Catholic monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella; rarely will someone mention Urraca and Alfonso aka the first power couple to try the whole unification business… Continue reading Women’s History Month Part 4
The Monstrous Regiment of Women 