Mariana Victoria of Spain

Spanish Infanta and Queen consort

Mariana Victoria of Spain - Spanish Infanta and Queen consort
Born

March 31st, 1718
307 years ago

Died

1781
244 years ago — 63 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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Born in 1718, Mariana Victoria of Spain was an Infanta of Spain and later became the Queen consort of Portugal through marriage. She was a daughter of King Philip V of Spain and Queen consort Maria Luis of Savoy. In 1729, she married King Joseph I of Portugal, thus solidifying an important political alliance between Spain and Portugal. During her time as queen consort, she contributed to the Portuguese court's cultural life and had a significant role in the upbringing of the royal children. Her marriage marked a period of relative peace between the two kingdoms, and she navigated the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula.

Became Queen consort of Portugal

Married King Joseph I of Portugal

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