Isabella of France

British

noun

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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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 II. came to grief from having a bad wife, Isabella of France, who made use of his son against him.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 64, February, 1863 by Various

In the beginning of 1560, Isabella of France came to Castile, and on the second of February was united to Philip.

From History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 by Prescott, William Hickling

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