the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
"Historians often credit Queen Isabella with launching the era of exploration that would eventually connect Europe to the Americas."
A pale grey-yellow, fawn, cream-brown or parchment colour.
"The old manila folder faded to a dull isabella tone after sitting in the sun for years."
A female given name from Hebrew.
"Isabella is a classic choice for parents looking for a traditional Hebrew-derived female name that sounds both elegant and timeless."