Infanta Isabel Fernanda of Spain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Infanta Isabel Fernanda |
|
|---|---|
Infanta Isabel Fernanda, c. 1860
|
|
| Born | 18 May 1821 Aranjuez, Spain |
| Died | 8 May 1897 (aged 75) Paris, France |
| Spouse |
Count Ignatius Gurowski
(m. 1841; died 1887) |
| House | Bourbon |
| Father | Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain |
| Mother | Princess Luisa Carlotta of the Two Sicilies |
Infanta Isabel Fernanda of Spain (born May 18, 1821 – died May 8, 1897) was a Spanish princess. She was the oldest child of Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain and Princess Luisa Carlotta of the Two Sicilies. An Infanta is a special title given to a daughter of the King or Queen of Spain, or a close relative.
Life of Isabel Fernanda
Early Years
Isabel Fernanda was born an Infanta of Spain. Her parents were Infante Francisco de Paula of Spain and Princess Luisa Carlotta of the Two Sicilies.
In 1833, King Ferdinand VII of Spain passed away. His wife, Queen Maria Christina, was the younger sister of Isabel's mother, Luisa. Queen Maria Christina secretly married Agustín Fernando Muñoz y Sánchez. This marriage was kept quiet because it was considered a "morganatic" marriage. This means that Agustín was not of royal birth, and any children from this marriage would not inherit royal titles or rights.
When the marriage became known, it caused a big disagreement between Queen Maria Christina and her sister Luisa Carlotta. Because of this disagreement, the queen sent Luisa and her family, including Isabel, to live in Paris, France. Isabel was educated at a school in Paris.
See also
In Spanish: Isabel Fernandina de Borbón para niños
