Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies

Queen consort of the Two Sicilies

Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies - Leaders & Politicians born March 14th, 1822
Born
Died

1889
137 years ago — 67 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Born in 1822, a daughter of King Francis I of the Two Sicilies, served as Queen consort following the marriage to King Francis II in 1859. The reign was marked by political turmoil and the unification of Italy. Fled to Gaeta during the siege by Italian troops and supported the royalist cause. After the fall of the kingdom, lived in exile and maintained a royal presence in her later years. Contributed to the cultural and social life of her adopted homeland.

Served as queen consort from 1859 to 1861

Supported the royalist cause during Italian unification

Lived in exile following the fall of the Two Sicilies

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