Born in 1271, Queen Isabel was married to King Diniz (or Dinis). Like her great-aunt Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, for whom she was named, Saint Elizabeth of Portugal dedicated her life to the poor. She established orphanages and provided shelter for the homeless. She also founded a convent in Coimbra.

Read more about Saint Elizabeth of Portugal here.

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Painting above: Isabel of Portugal with St Elizabeth by Petrus Christus 1457-1460

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