Elisenda of Montcada
Elisenda de Montcada (c. 1292 – 19 June 1364) was queen consort of Aragon as the fourth and last spouse of James II of Aragon. She served as Regent or "Queen-Lieutenant" of Aragon during the absence of her spouse from 1324 until 1327. She and James II founded the Monastery of Pedralbes, a Franciscan convent of the Poor Clares. After James II's death in 1327, Elisenda lived adjacent to the monastery for the remaining 37 years of her life.
| Elisenda of Montcada | |
|---|---|
| Queen consort of Aragon | |
| Tenure | 1322–1327 |
| Born | 1292 |
| Died | 19 July 1364 Monastery of Pedralbes |
| Burial | Monastery of Pedralbes |
| Spouse | |
| House | House of Montcada |
| Father | Pere II Ramon of Montcada, Lord of Aitona and Soses |
| Mother | Elisenda de Pinos |
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