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Also Known As Juana la Loca • Joan the Mad
Born November 6, 1479 • Toledo • Spain
Died April 11, 1555 (aged 75) • Spain
Notable Family Members spouse Philip I • father Ferdinand II • mother Isabella I • son Ferdinand I • son Charles V

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