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Miguel of Portugal, the Prince of Peace



Isabella of Aragon

In 1498, Isabella I of Castille visited Portugal noticed her daughter, Isabella of Aragon was very sickly and told her to take care of herself and her baby because she would risk the life of her and her baby so she told her to stop her own fasting and take care of herself.

Isabella, the Queen of Portugal gave birth to a son named Miguel, who was dubbed the Prince of Peace and was born on the later part of August 1498, he was healthy so was his mother.

And for this reason, there was no threat for Aragon and Castile to be inherited by the German Habsburg clan and for that reason, Isabella I of Castile was happy for the Iberian Kingdoms to not pass to the German Habsburgs.

The Catholic Monarchs congratulated Manuel on the birth of his son and heir, there were a lot of discussions since the future of Iberia rests upon the child.

The Princess of Asturias quickly recovered from the birth of the child and was able to walk with her husband.

Isabella of Aragon would give birth to two other children, Infanta Isabel(1500) and Infanta Blanca(1505).

Isabella of Aragon would say to her sister that she is more happier now than before as the heir of the crowns of Aragon and Castile, she would rule the new country for her own.
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