Dynastic Union - Union of Crown of Castile and Crown of Aragon

Union of Crown of Castile and Crown of Aragon

Marriage of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon on 1469 that laid the foundations for the kingdom of Spain. They didn't ascend to their respective thrones until 1474 and 1479 respectively.

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