Women in Spanish History: María de Molina

Brian's Spain Domain

Jun 03 2025 | 00:16:48

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Show Notes

Today we start a new series featuring women who have had an impact on Spanish history throughout the ages and yet, in many cases unfortunately, do not get the attention they deserve. Today we start with an extraordinary figure from the late 13th Century, María de Molina, who was a qeen consort once, and the a queen regent twice. She managed to triumph in a volatile period in Castilian history, made more complicated by the fact it was a male-dominated society. Listen, learn and enjoy! Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on […]

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