Spanish Crown

Definition

The Spanish Crown refers to monarchy established by Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II that ruled over Spain during its period of colonial expansion in America and Asia.

Related terms

Monarchy: A form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority in ruling a country, also known as a monarch, usually for life or until abdication.

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.

Queen Isabella I & King Ferdinand II: The Catholic Monarchs who unified Spain into one country under the Crown and sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage.