Elizabeth was the daughter of the King of Aragon. Very pious at an early age, she married King Denis of Portugal when she was 12. Even though the king was unfaithful in his marriage, Elizabeth carried on doing God’s will with a humble and charitable attitude. Elizabeth's commitment to the Gospel also became evident when she intervened to prevent civil war in the kingdom on two occasions. When King Denis died, Elizabeth retired to a Convent of Poor Clares where she devoted her remaining years to the poor and sick.