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Isabella of Angouleme (1187-1246), queen consort of King John (1167-1216). Isabella's marriage to King John took place on August 24, 1200, at Bordeaux, a year after he annulled his first marriage. At the time of this marriage Isabella was aged about thirteen, and her beauty was renowned; she is sometimes called the Helen of the Middle Ages by historians.