Castile

The House of Trastámara was a royal dynasty that ruled over Spain during the Late Middle Ages. The dynasty was a cadet branch of the House of Burgundy, and initially ruled over the Crown of Castile. In time, however, the dynasty also gained control over Crown of Aragon. Arguably the most famous members of the House of Trastámara, of whom many would have heard of, are Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, known jointly as the “Catholic Monarchs.” At the same time, the reign of Isabella and Ferdinand marks the beginning of the end for the House of Trastámara. The dynasty’s final ruler was Joanna of Castile, the daughter of the Catholic Monarchs. After her death, the