People Who Died in 1649
Maria Leopoldine of Austria
Archduchess and Empress of Brazil
Born
April 6th, 1632 392 years ago
Died
1649 376 years ago — 17 years old
Born into the House of Habsburg, an archduchess and later Empress of Brazil, contributed to the establishment of the Brazilian Empire. Married to Emperor Pedro I of Brazil, played a vital role in the early formation of the nation. Engaged in philanthropic efforts, focused on education and social reform. Her reign saw significant development in Brazil as a natural resource-rich territory.
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