Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este
Electress of Bavaria
Born
1776
249 years ago
Died
June 23rd, 1848
177 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Austria
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Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este served as Electress of Bavaria from 1810 until her death in 1848. Married to Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria, she played a significant role in the court life of Bavaria. As the mother of several children, she contributed to the lineage of European nobility. The electress was involved in charitable works and maintained connections with various European royal families.
Served as Electress of Bavaria
Contributed to the lineage of European nobility
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