Isabella of Scotland (Stewart) was born in 1426 as the daughter James I of Scotland and Joan of Beaufort. A diplomatic report before her marriage refers to her as “a well-brought-up young lady, schooled to silence and submission.” She received a proposal of marriage from John V, Duke of Brittany. The marriage contract was signed on 19 July 1441 and ratified on 29 September, but John [read more]