Historical men and women

  Isabella was born around 1187 at Angoul ê me in south-west France, the only daughter of the Count of Angoulême. She was about 12 or 13 ye...

  Isabella of Valois, the second Queen of King Richard II of England, was born in 1389. She was not yet eight years old when she was sent to...

Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705) may have had a privileged life surrounded by luxury, but she must also be counted as one of the more unf...

Philippa of Hainault was the wife and queen of King Edward III of England (reigned 1327-77). A highly intelligent and resourceful wo...