Infanta Margarita of Spain (1610–1617) facts for kids
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| Born | 25 May 1610 Lerma |
| Died | 11 March 1617 (aged 6) Madrid |
| Burial | Panteon de Infantes, El Escorial |
| Father | Philip III of Spain |
| Mother | Margaret of Austria |
Margarita of Spain (born May 25, 1610 – died March 11, 1617) was a Spanish princess, also known as an infanta. She was a daughter of Philip III of Spain, the King of Spain, and Margaret of Austria, the Queen. Sadly, she passed away when she was still a child.
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Margarita's Early Life
Margarita was the seventh child born to King Philip III and Queen Margaret. She was their fourth daughter. Her older sisters were Ana, María, and María Ana.
Birth and Baptism
Margarita was born in Lerma. This town was the main place for the lands owned by her father's chief advisor, the Duke of Lerma. He was still very powerful at the time.
On June 10, 1610, during the Corpus Christi celebration, Margarita was baptized. This special ceremony took place in the Valladolid Cathedral. The archbishop of Toledo, Bernardo de Sandoval, performed the baptism.
Her godparents were her older sister, Ana Mauricia, and the Duke of Lerma himself. To honor the Duke, she was given Francisca as a middle name. Her godfather, the Duke, carried her to the baptismal font.
Childhood and Education
Even at the young age of six, Infanta Margarita could already read and write. She also knew her catechism, which is a book of religious teachings. She enjoyed taking part in religious activities and prayers.
Margarita's Passing
Infanta Margarita died in the Alcazar of Madrid, which was a royal palace, when she was just six years old. Her funeral was a grand event, as was customary for royalty.
She was taken to the monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial for burial. Her final resting place is in the ninth chamber of the Panteón of Infantes. This is a special burial place for young princes and princesses.
Her tomb has an epitaph, which is an inscription. It reads:
Non moriar sed vivam et narrabo opera Domini (Sal 117, 17)
This Latin phrase means: "I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord."
See also
In Spanish: Margarita de Austria (1610-1617) para niños
