Mariana Victoria of Spain
Spanish Infanta and Queen consort
Born
March 31st, 1718
306 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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