Isote, Queen of North Bessex

Isote, Queen of North Bessex (?812- winter 862) was Queen of North Bessex as the wife of Ealstan II. Upon her husband's death in 845, she had her son Ealstan III crowned as King.

Birth
Isote was born into a Frankish family in the year 812.

Marriage & Issue
She married Ealstan II and gave birth to their son, Ealstan III in 833.

Death & Legacy
Isote died in 862. She is mentioned in many of Jackabee Templeton's poems, the most famous, being "Isote, Queen of Hearts". In the story, "Evermore" by Orwill Bachman, Isote is portrayed as the antagonist.