Spanish History 101, Ep. 24: Fernando and Isabel and the Great Turning Point

April 23, 2023 00:29:33
Spanish History 101, Ep. 24: Fernando and Isabel and the Great Turning Point
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Spanish History 101, Ep. 24: Fernando and Isabel and the Great Turning Point

Apr 23 2023 | 00:29:33

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Show Notes

We’ve reached the end of the 15th Century and the reign of the Fernando and Isabel (known as the Catholic Monarchs). They exchanged wedding vows, joined forces and policies for their respective kingdoms (Aragon and Castile) and in many ways took the first major step towards unifying Spain. This is hands down one of the […]

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