It was built on land given by Queen Isabella in 1344.

Queen Isabella is the late mother of the twelve princesses.

Queen Isabella was notable at the time for her beauty, diplomatic skills, and intelligence.

And if you have any influence in heaven, touch the heart of Queen Isabella.

She bears the most resemblance to her mother Queen Isabella.

She was said to strongly resemble her grandmother Queen Isabella.

Furthermore, he has a sponsor to pay all the considerable costs involved - Queen Isabella.

After Queen Isabella's death in 1504, Columbus lost his influence at the court.

He made it clear that he respected Queen Isabella, but not her government.

Queen Isabella invaded it with a great army; but the king looked down from his castle among the clouds, and laughed her to scorn!