Marie Thérèse de Bourbon
Princess of Conti and titular queen
Born
Died
1732
294 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Born into the House of Bourbon, served as Princess of Conti and held the title of titular queen of Poland. Her marriage to Louis Armand de Bourbon, Prince of Conti, aligned her with significant French nobility. Despite not ruling Poland, the title symbolized her family's influence in European politics. The marriage produced several children, continuing the Bourbon legacy.
Served as Princess of Conti
Held the title of titular queen of Poland
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