Archduchess Maria Maddalena of Austria
Austrian archduchess and abbess
Born
October 7th, 1589
435 years ago
Died
1631
394 years ago — 42 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Born into the Austrian royal family, the archduchess served as a prominent figure in the Habsburg dynasty. She became the abbess of the convent of Poor Clares in Prague. Her noble lineage linked her to significant European royal houses. Maria Maddalena's role in the religious community contributed to the religious and political landscape of her time. As a member of the Habsburg family, she played a part in dynastic alliances and the continuous power struggles of 17th-century Europe.
Served as abbess of Poor Clares in Prague
Member of the Habsburg dynasty
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