María de las Mercedes facts for kids
María de las Mercedes is a Spanish name. It means "Mary of Mercies." This name is linked to the Virgin of Mercy (in Spanish, La Virgen de la Merced). This is one of the many special titles given to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Famous People Named María de las Mercedes
Many important people throughout history have had the name María de las Mercedes. Here are a few:
- Mercedes of Orléans (1860 – 1878) was a Queen of Spain.
- Princess María de las Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1910-2000)
- María de las Mercedes, Princess of Asturias (1880-1904)
- Maria de las Mercedes of Bavaria and Bourbon (1911-1953)
- María de las Mercedes Barbudo (1773-1849) was a political activist from Puerto Rico. She was the first woman on the island to support independence.
- María de las Mercedes Adam de Aróstegui (1873-1957)
- Maria de las Mercedes Santa Cruz y Montalvo (1789-1852)
A Special Day in the Dominican Republic
The Feast of Our Lady of Mercedes is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic. People celebrate it every year on September 24.
See Also
- In Spanish: María de las Mercedes para niños
- María Mercedes (disambiguation)
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