# Isabella — The Columbiad character guide

> Isabella in The Columbiad by Joel Barlow.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Queen Isabella

**First appearance:** 0003-the-columbiad

## Who they are

Queen Isabella of Spain, who supported Columbus's expedition, appearing as a regal figure.

## Relationships

### [Christopher Columbus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/characters/christopher_columbus)

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Columbus serves as Isabella's appointed admiral and explorer, with her royal patronage enabling his voyages.

## In the story

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/chapters/book-i)

Mentioned as the deceased queen who once supported Columbus.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_columbiad_se/chapters/endnotes)

Her death before Columbus's last return from America is noted as a great sorrow to him, as she was his key supporter against court enemies.

## Links

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