Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies
Queen consort of the Two Sicilies
Born
March 14th, 1822
203 years ago
Died
1889
136 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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