Isabella of Portugal - Marriage and Children

Marriage and Children

Isabella married Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor on 10 March 1526. Their children were as follows:

  • Philip II of Spain (1527–1598), King of Spain and Portugal.
  • John of Austria (22 March 1528–1530), died young.
  • Maria of Austria (21 June 1529 – 26 February 1603), married her cousin Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor.
  • Ferdinand of Austria (19 October 1535 – 20 March 1538), died young.
  • Joanna of Austria (1537–1573), married her cousin Prince John of Portugal and was the mother of king Sebastian of Portugal.
  • John of Austria (30 April 1539), whose birth led to the death of his mother.
Coat of arms of Isabella of Portugal as Empress

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