Eleanor of Austria

Queen of Portugal and France

Eleanor of Austria - Queen of Portugal and France
Born

November 15th, 1498
526 years ago

Died

1558
467 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

Links & References

Born in 1498, Eleanor of Austria served as Queen of Portugal and Queen Consort of France. Marriage to King Manuel I of Portugal and later to King Francis I of France established her as a significant figure in European royal politics. A daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, her unions played a role in strengthening alliances between powerful kingdoms during a tumultuous period in history.

Married King Manuel I of Portugal

Served as Queen Consort of France

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