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Isabella of France
Isabella of France (c. 1295-1358) was the queen consort of Englnd through her marriage with Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327). While her marriage consolidated peace between France and England, the marriage became increasingly strained. Isabella played a large role in helping depose her husband in a coup, and with his removal her son, Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377), ascended the throne. During her son’s minority, Isabella would be regent and rule France alongside her lover Roger Mortimer (died 1330). In 1330, Isabella’s son had to force her into retirement so he could truly rule France. Often referred to as the “She-wolf of France”, Isabella continued to persevere in the politically turbulent France.
Isabella of France in a detail from an illustration in the Grandes Chroniques de France (Français 6465, fol. 338v.) by Jean Fouquet, Tours, c. 1455-1460.
National Library of France, Paris.
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