Isabella of France

British  

noun

1. 1292–1358, wife (1308–27) of Edward II of England, whom, aided by her lover, Roger de Mortimer, she deposed; mother of Edward III

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Example Sentences

Edward II was married to Isabella of France but was openly in a long-term relationship with knight Sir Piers Gaveston.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2023

The one person who Gaveston seemed to show respect to was Edward's wife, Isabella of France.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2022

King Edward II was widely rumored to be romantically involved with his squire and companion Piers Gaveston, despite his marriage to Isabella of France, who is remembered as a cruel but beautiful queen.

From Time • Jun. 15, 2015

Edward was forthwith to marry Margaret, and his son was to be betrothed to Isabella of France.

From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William

By his third wife, Elizabeth or Isabella of France, he had only had two daughters, and that virtuous princess died of a miscarriage in the same year, 1568.

From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio