Castilian Civil War
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: December, 1474-September, 1479
Article abstract: At issue: Dynastic control over the kingdom of Castile. Result: Victory of Isabella’s forces.
Background
On December 11, 1474, King Henry IV of Castile died without a male heir. His sister, Isabella, was immediately declared queen, but this succession was contested by supporters of the dead king’s daughter, Juana, still a child of twelve. Other nobles claimed Castile could not be ruled by a female and supported the candidacy of Ferdinand, prince of Aragon. Although the potential rivalry with Ferdinand was settled peacefully, as...
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