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Isabella
Isabella 1296-1358, queen consort of Edward II of England, daughter of Philip IV of France. She married Edward in 1308. Neglected and mistreated by her husband, Isabella nourished hatred for the royal favorites, the Despensers (see Despenser, Hugh le ), who were responsible (1324) for the conf... Read more
Isabella I
Isabella I or Isabella the Catholic, 1451-1504, Spanish queen of Castile and León (1474-1504), daughter of John II of Castile. In 1469 she married Ferdinand of Aragón (later King Ferdinand II of Aragón and Ferdinand V of Castile). At the death (1474) of her half brother ... Read more
Isabella II
Isabella II 1830-1904, queen of Spain (1833-68), daughter of Ferdinand VII and of Maria Christina . Her uncle, Don Carlos , contested her succession under the Salic law , and thus the Carlist Wars began (see Carlists ). Isabella was under the regency of her mother until 1840, when Espartero s... Read more
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Isabella Stewart Gardner 1840-1924, American art collector, b. New York City. She lived in Boston following her marriage to the financier Jack Gardner. After the Civil War her home became known for brilliant social affairs and as a center for gatherings of painters, literary people, musicians, and ... Read more
Isabella Lucy (Bird) Bishop
Isabella Lucy (Bird) Bishop 1831-1904, English traveler and writer, first woman member of the Royal Geographical Society. She traveled extensively and wrote a number of books, including The English Woman in America (1856), The Hawaiian Archipelago (1875), A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains ... Read more
Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, Lady
Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie, Lady 1837-1919, English writer; eldest daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray. In 1877 she married a cousin, Richmond T. W. Ritchie (knighted 1907). She wrote several novels but is more notable as one of the last commentators who had known the famous Victorians. He... Read more
Carlos
Carlos (Carlos María Isidro de Borbón), 1788-1855, second son of Charles IV of Spain. He was the first Carlist pretender. After his father's abdication (1808) he was, with the rest of his family, held a prisoner in France until 1814. A conservative and a devout Catholic, he was suppor... Read more
Diego de Valera
Diego de Valera , 1412?-1488?, Spanish adventurer and writer. Reared at the Castilian court, he was page to John II and later became one of his diplomatic agents. He took part in the campaigns against the Hussites. After the death of John II he retired to scholarly pursuits, but he returned to publi... Read more
Medina del Campo
Medina del Campo , town (1990 pop. 19,965), Valladolid prov., central Spain, in Castile-León. It is a communications center and agricultural market with food-processing industries. The town was almost completely destroyed by fire in the 16th cent. Medina del Campo was the favorite residence o... Read more
Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant city (1990 pop. 23,285), seat of Isabella co., central Mich., on the Chippewa River; settled before 1860, inc. as a city 1889. The city grew after oil was found nearby in 1928. Oil wells and refineries are there, and machinery is manufactured. Mount Pleasant is the seat of Central Mi... Read more

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Beeton, Isabella
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture BEETON, ISABELLA BEETON, ISABELLA. Isabella Beeton (1836 – 1865), author of Beeton's Book of Household Management , was born at 24 Milk Street, Cheapside, London, as Isabella Mary Mayson, one of four children of Benjamin and...
Isabella I
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Isabella I Isabella I (1451-1504) was queen of Castile from 1474 to 1504. She and...founded the modern Spanish state. Born in Madrigal on April 22, 1451, Isabella was the daughter of John II of Castile by his second wife, Isabella...
Isabella II
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Isabella II Isabella II (1830-1904) was queen of Spain from 1833 to 1868. She was Spain...social and political conflicts. Born in Madrid on Oct. 10, 1830, Isabella was the daughter of Ferdinand VII of Spain and Maria Cristina of Naples...
Beeton, Isabella Mary
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Isabella Mary Beeton The British author Mrs. Beeton (1836-1865), born Isabella Mary Mayson, was, in the words of Kathryn Hughes...Britain's Victorian era. Born into Racing Family Isabella Mary Mayson was born on March 14, 1836, on Milk...
Isabella of Gloucester
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Isabella of Gloucester (d. 1217), queen of King John. Isabella, also known as Avice or Hawisa, was the youngest...and John's natural children date from this period. Isabella was not crowned when John became king in 1199 and the...
Isabella Karle
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Isabella Karle By applying electron and X-ray diffraction to molecular structure problems, Isabella Karle (born 1921) was able to develop...information about the structure of molecules. Isabella Karle is a renowned chemist and physicist...
‘Isabella, or The Pot of Basil’
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature ‘Isabella, or The Pot of Basil’...The worldly, ambitious brothers of Isabella intend that she shall marry a nobleman...a forest. His ghost then appears to Isabella and tells her where he is buried. She...
Isabella of France
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Isabella of France (1289–1358...The daughter of Philip IV of France, Isabella married Edward II at Boulogne in January...support. Mortimer was at once executed, Isabella lived in comfortable retirement before...
Isabella
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Isabella 1296-1358, queen consort of Edward...Neglected and mistreated by her husband, Isabella nourished hatred for the royal favorites...Edward III was enthroned early in 1327, Isabella and Mortimer caused the murder of Edward...
Isabella of Angoulême
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History Isabella of Angoulême ( c. 1188–1246), queen of King John. Isabella was the second wife of King John and was about...was born in 1207. After John's death, Isabella returned to France and in 1220 married Hugh...

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Rossellini, Isabella
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ROSSELLINI, Isabella Nationality: Italian. Born: Rome...In the Pope's Eye ) (Arbore) (as Isabella) 1985 White Nights (Hackford) (as...York), November/December 1985. "Isabella Rossellini Accesses the Role that Haunted...
Isabella of Gloucester
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Isabella of Gloucester (d. 1217), queen of King John. Isabella, also known as Avice or Hawisa, was the youngest...It is doubtful whether they ever lived together. Isabella was not crowned when John became king in 1199 and the...
Isabella of France
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Isabella of France (1292–1358) Daughter...III after his father's murder in 1327. Isabella and Mortimer acted as regents for Edward...Edward took control of the kingdom and Isabella was forced into retirement.
Isabella of Angoulême
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Isabella of Angoulême ( c. 1188–1246), queen of King John. Isabella was the second wife of King John and was about...was born in 1207. After John's death, Isabella returned to France and in 1220 married Hugh...
Isabella II
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Isabella II (1830–1904) Queen of Spain (1833–70). The...scandals, governmental changes, and conflicts between political factions. Isabella finally fled to France after an insurrection (1868), and was deposed...
Isabella I
Book article from: A Dictionary of World History Isabella I (known as ‘ Isabella the Catholic’ ) (1451–1504) Queen of Castile (1474–1504). She united her kingdom with that of Aragon by her marriage with its king, FERDINAND V , in 1469, retaining...
Gardner, Isabella Stewart
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists Gardner, Isabella Stewart (1840–1924). American socialite and art collector...immense care, acting virtually as site foreman. In her will she left the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to Boston as a public institution, with the...
isabella
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology isabella greyish yellow, light buff. XVI. In early use always I. colour ; f. the female name (immediate ref. unkn.). Also isabel XIX.
Isabella I of Castile
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Isabella I of Castile (1451–1504), Queen. The daughter of the king of Castile and León, in 1469 she married Ferdinand...
Beetham, Isabella
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Beetham, Isabella. See silhouette .

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ISABELLA DE MEDICI THE ARTS: BOOKS
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Herald; 3/30/2008; ; 700+ words ; ...Faber&Faber, GBP20 THE murderers of Isabella de Medici wanted to kill not just the...this excellent biography, paintings of Isabella, as well as her writings, were scattered...woman in Renaissance Italy quiet like Isabella. She was young, in her early 20s...
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Announces its Centennial Anniversary; Releases Never Before Publicly Viewed Archival Material, Including Mural Drawings by John Singer Sargent & Watercolors by Isabella Stewart Gardner.
PR Newswire; 11/7/2002; 700+ words ; BOSTON -- The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will celebrate...January, 2003. One hundred years ago, Isabella Stewart Gardner created a new context...of inspiration and learning. "The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum has been something...
ISABELLA ELECTS NOT TO RUN AGAIN.(CAPITAL REGION)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 4/25/1995; 700+ words ; ...Longtime City Council President Thomas E. Isabella will not run for re-election in November. People close to Isabella said the 16-year Democratic councilman...can devote more time to his family. Isabella declined comment on the report Monday...
ISABELLA FIORE SEEKS FINANCING TO SEAL ASSET SALE.
Magazine article from: Footwear News; 3/31/2008; 700+ words ; ...Byline: Nicole Urbanowicz NEW YORK - Isabella Fiore LLC filed an emergency motion in...of California, Los Angeles division, Isabella Fiore is seeking approval to obtain credit...capital to cover its costs. On March 21, Isabella Fiore first filed a petition for relief...
SOME OF ISABELLA ROSSELLINI
Transcript from: ABC Good Morning America; 6/10/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...0000 08:38:00 JOAN LUNDEN, Host: Isabella Rossellini has had many different identities...author of her memoirs, Some of Me. Isabella Rossellini joins us now. And I -- we...sequels, More of Me, and All of Me. ISABELLA ROSSELLINI: All of Me, that's right...
Miller, Kristie: Isabella Greenway: An Enterprising Woman.(Book Review)
Magazine article from: History: Review of New Books; 3/22/2005; ; 700+ words ; Miller, Kristie: Isabella Greenway: An Enterprising Woman Tucson...examines the extraordinary life of Isabella Selmes Ferguson Greenway King, Arizona...Eleanor Roosevelt. Part 1 discusses Isabella's early life, partly spent on a...
So who is Isabella Amaryllis Charlotte.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England); 4/29/2007; 700+ words ; ...ELIZABETH DAY It was almost midnight when Isabella Calthorpe emerged from the Aldwych Theatre...draining routine - but 26-year-old Isabella has far less need to subject herself...many of her thespian contemporaries, Isabella hails from one of Britain's wealthiest...
Inquisition's Isabella Is Sized Up For Sainthood
Newspaper article from: Forward; 6/28/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...reviving an old effort to canonize Queen Isabella, in a move that worries Jewish and Catholic...trial balloon, advances the cause of Isabella's sainthood in Spain, but not necessarily...observers said. Another push was made on Isabella's behalf a few years ago, but was...
Isabella K. Rezzemini.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 9/8/2005; 700+ words ; Isabella K. Rezzemini Memorial visitation for Isabella K. Rezzemini, 58, of Emmaus, Pa., will be from 1...the Grace Lutheran Church, Lily Lake will officiate. Isabella was born April 15, 1947, in Bad Wiessee am Tangersee...
Isabella Products Selects Freescale's i.MX Technology for Upcoming Portfolio of Connected Mobile Devices.
Business Wire; 8/24/2009; 700+ words ; ...Texas & CONCORD, Mass. -- Isabella Products, a next-generation mobile...an embedded application framework for Isabella Products' upcoming lineup of connected...of innovative consumer products from Isabella. The first Isabella product resulting...