Isabella I, Queen of Armenia

Isabella, also Isabel or Zabel, was queen regnant of Armenian Cilicia from 1219 until her death in 1252. Under Constantine's regency, Isabella married Philip of Antioch. Philip's offensive behavior offended the Armenians who had him imprisoned and poisoned. Constantine then had Isabella marry his son Hethum. Isabella died 23 January 1252 and was buried in the monastery of Trazarg.

Occupation

politician, queen regnant

Position held

queen regnant

Citizenship

Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia

Born

January 25, 1216, January 25, 1217, 1212, 1213

Died

January 23, 1252