Isabeau of Bavaria (c. 1370 – 1435), also known as Elisabeth of Bavaria-Ingolstadt, was Queen of France from 1385 to 1422, after marrying young King Charles VI at the age of 15 or 16.
Biography[]
After her son, Charles had John the Fearless assassinated in 1419 in retaliation for the assassination of her brother-in-law, the Duke Louis I of Orléans, she had him disinherited.[1] A year following this, Isabeau signed the Treaty of Troyes, which effectively handed the Kingdom of France to the next English king, Henry V upon the death of her husband.[2] Which it later would in 1422, however as Henry V was predeceased, this passed to his infant son Henry VI.[1]
By 1429, Isabeau's actions caused many of the French population to view her with disdain. Among these was the Maid of Lorraine, Jeanne d'Arc who referred to her as the "Wicked Queen Isabeau," disgusted that she practically gave away France to the boy-king. She made these opinions known to Jean de Metz while she and her step-cousin Gabriel Laxart were in Vaucouleurs to see his lord, Robert de Baudricourt in January of that year.[2]
Personality and traits[]
Historically, Isabeau was known as exhibiting a dynamic personality characterized by adaptability and political acumen. While dealing with her husband's mental illness, Isabeau demonstrated diplomatic skills, engaging in efforts to maintain stability.[1] Though controversy surrounded her later life, with some criticisms of her influence and political decisions.[2]
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Heresy (mentioned only)
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Isabeau of Bavaria on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Assassin's Creed: Heresy – Chapter 5