Blessed Isabella of France

Also known as
Isabel of France; Isabella of France
Memorial
26 February
Profile
Daughter of Blanche of Castile. Only sister of Saint Louis IX. Declined marriage offer from the German emporer in order to found a Poor Clare convent at Longchamps near Paris, where she lived as a nun, though without taking vows.
Died
1270 of natural causes
Beatified
1520
Canonized
pending
Name Meaning
dedicated to God
Patronage
sick people
Additional Information
Catholic Encyclopedia
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