54 - The Widowed Bride

History of the Netherlands by Republic of Amsterdam Radio

Apr 28, 202558:30Society & Culture

After Prince Juan’s death in 1497, Margaret of Austria spent almost two years in mourning in Spain, being treated with empathy and kindness by the Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand. Margaret’s sudden singleness me...

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