Joanna of Castile
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About
Queen of Castile and Aragon who is also known as Joanna the Mad because of her tragic mental instability. Historians believe she had mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Her father locked her in a monastery and ruled in her absence.
Before Fame
As a child, she studied languages including Castilian, Leonese, Galician-Portuguese, Catalan, French, and Latin.
Trivia
She was a talented musician. She played the guitar, the clavichord, and the monochord. She appeared in many Spanish historical paintings.
Family Life
She married Austrian archduke Philip the Handsome. All six of their children became emperors and queens. Her parents were Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon.
Associated With
She and Elizabeth I of England are both famous historical queens.
