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Barbara of Portugal – A powerful influence

March 2, 2020 Moniek 1

Barbara of Portugal was born on 4 December 1711 as the eldest child of King John V of Portugal and Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria. […]

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Female Heirs – Leonor, Princess of Asturias

February 16, 2020 Moniek 1

With the introduction of absolute primogeniture in most European monarchies, there are now several Queens in waiting, though Spain is unfortunately not one of these […]

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Maria Amalia of Saxony – Queen of two nations

February 11, 2020 Moniek 0

Maria Amalia of Saxony was born on 24 November 1724 as the daughter of Augustus III of Poland, Elector of Saxony and Maria Josepha of […]

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Infanta Pilar of Spain, Duchess of Badajoz – Born in exile

January 8, 2020 Moniek 0

Infanta Pilar of Spain was born on 30 July 1936 as the eldest daughter of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María Mercedes of […]

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Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo – Queen of the poor

November 20, 2019 Moniek 1

Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo was born on 9 August 1847 In Paris as the daughter of Carlo Emmanuele dal Pozzo, 5th Prince of Cisterna – […]

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Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli – The one-eyed beauty

October 28, 2019 Moniek 1

Ana de Mendoza de la Cerda y de Silva Cifuentes was born on 29 June 1540 as the daughter of Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y […]

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