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Eleanor of Austria (15 November 1498 – 25 February 1558), also called Eleanor of Castile, was born an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Castile from the House of Habsburg, and subsequently became Queen consort of Portugal (1518–1521) and of France (1530–1547). She also held the Duchy of Touraine (1547–1558) in dower.
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Known for: her dynastic marriages, linking her Habsburg family to the rulers of Portugal and France. She was a daughter of Joanna of Castile (Juana the Mad). Titles included: Infanta of Castile, Archduchess of Austria, Queen consort of Portugal, Queen consort of France (1530 - 1547) Dates: November 15, 1498 - February 25, 1558 Also known as: Eleano...
Mother: Joanna of Castile, known as Juana the MadFather: Philip of AustriaSiblings: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, Queen Isabella of Denmark, Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand I, Queen Mary of Hungary, Queen Catherine of Portugalhusband: Manuel I of Portugal (married July 16, 1518; died of plague December 13, 1521)husband: Francis I of France (married July 4, 1530; Eleanor crowned May 31, 1531; died March 31, 1547)Eleanor of Austria was the first-born of Joanna of Castile and Philip of Austria, who would later co-rule Castile. In her childhood, Eleanor was betrothed to the young English prince, the future Henry VIII, but when Henry VII died and Henry VIII became king, Henry VIII married his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon, instead. Catherine was a young...
Aug 5, 2016 · The more I looked into the life of Eleanor of Austria, the more I felt she has not gotten her due. Born of illustrious parents, she was a valuable commodity on the marriage market and was considered as a bride for many European rulers. Her relationship with a man she truly loved was broken up…
Eleanora Gonzaga. Eleonore Maria Josefa of Austria (21 May 1653 – 17 December 1697) was Queen of Poland and Grand Duchess of Lithuania by marriage to King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki (Michael I), and subsequently Duchess of Lorraine by her second marriage to Charles V, Duke of Lorraine.
Eleanor of Austria (15 November 1498 – 25 February 1558), also called Eleanor of Castile, was born an Archduchess of Austria and Infanta of Castile from the House of Habsburg, and subsequently became Queen consort of Portugal (1518 – 1521) and of France (1530 – 1547). She also held the Duchy of Touraine (1547 – 1558) in dower.
Key words: Habsburg women; dynasty; jewels and gems; dowry; gifts; maternal agency. This essay considers the entwined economic, political, and emotional significance of jewels and gems for Eleanor of Austria (1498–1558), twice queen consort of Portugal (1518–1521) and France (1530–1547).
Eleanor of Austria, Queen of Portugal. Eleanor of Austria, also known as Eleanor of Castile, lived a remarkable life as an archduchess, infanta, and queen consort. Born on November 15, 1498, Eleanor was the eldest child of Philip the Handsome and Joanna of Castile.
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