Saint Elizabeth of Portugal
Also known as: Elisabet of Portugal; Elizabeth of Aragon; Isabel of Portugal; Isabella of Portugal; The Peacemaker
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 4
Died
July 4, 1336
Canonized
24 June by Pope Urban VIII
Beatified
15 April 1516 by Pope Leo X
Biography
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, also known as Elisabet of Portugal, Elizabeth of Aragon, Isabel of Portugal, or Isabella of Portugal, was born in 1271 in Aragon, Spain. She was the daughter of King Pedro III of Aragon and Constantia and was the great-granddaughter of Emperor Frederick II. Elizabeth was named after her great-aunt, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, who served as an inspiration throughout her life....