Infanta Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain
Spanish Infanta and wife of Louis XV
Born
Died
1746
280 years ago — 20 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Born into the Spanish royal family, she was the daughter of King Philip V of Spain and his second wife, Elisabeth Farnese. She married Louis XV of France in 1739, establishing a significant political alliance between Spain and France. Her marriage was part of her family's strategy to strengthen relations with neighboring countries. Though she experienced a short life, her marriage contributed to the Bourbon dynasty and the intricate web of European royal connections. She became queen consort upon her husband's accession to the throne in 1744, influencing court life and politics in France until her untimely death in 1746.
Marriage to Louis XV of France
Served as queen consort of France
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