Ferdinand II of Aragon was married to Isabella of Castile in October 1469 in Valladolid. The two did not get married out of true romance and love towards each other, but were wed for the political opportunism. Their marriage was never light and happy but was more dark and troubled. Ferdinand was constantly fighting on the Castilian and Aragonese fronts to try and show authority over the nobles, causing much separation during their marriage. Although they weren't romantics, Isabella still gave birth to many children for him. First came Isabella, named after her mother, then a girl named Juana, also called Juana the Mad. Following her was Catalina, and later Maria. After these children the separation continued and Ferdinand sought out the comfort
