Maria of Portugal
Infanta and daughter of King Peter I
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Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Portugal
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Born as the daughter of King Peter I of Portugal, held the title of infanta. Engaged in political alliances through marriage. Became the Duchess of Burgundy by marriage to Philip the Bold. Her union aided in strengthening ties between the Kingdom of Portugal and the Burgundian Netherlands.
Married Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy
Introduced Portuguese influence in Burgundy
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