What Happened This Year 1649

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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