Eleanor of Austria, also called Eleanor of Castile, was Queen of Portugal from 1518 to 1521 as the wife of King Manuel I and Queen of France from 1530 to 1547 as the wife of King Francis I. She also held the Duchy of Touraine (1547–1558) in dower. She is called "Leonor" in Spanish and Portuguese and "Éléonore" or "Aliénor" in French. She was the eldest child of Duke Philip of Burgundy and Queen Joanna of Castile, and the elder sister of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, and her life was dominated by her role in the international dynastic politics of the period.
Eleanor of Austria, queen of Portugal and France (died 1558)
On November 15, in the year 1498, Eleanor of Austria, queen of Portugal and France (died 1558). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of November 15, one of 415 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Eleanor of Austria. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on November 15, 1498 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 July 2026.
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