Maria of Portugal facts for kids
Maria of Portugal is a name shared by many important women from the history of Portugal. These women were often queens, princesses, or married to kings in Portugal or other countries. This article will tell you about some of the most famous Marias from Portuguese history.
Queens of Portugal
Some Marias actually ruled Portugal as queens in their own right.
Maria I of Portugal
Maria I of Portugal (born 1734, died 1816) was the first queen of Portugal to rule on her own. She became queen in 1777 and reigned until 1816. She was known for her strong faith and for being a very kind ruler.
Maria II of Portugal
Maria II of Portugal (born 1819, died 1853) was another queen who ruled Portugal. She became queen in 1826 when she was very young. Her reign was a time of political changes in Portugal. She ruled until 1853.
Queens Consort of Portugal
Many women named Maria became queens because they married a king of Portugal. They were called "queens consort."
Maria of Aragon
Maria of Aragon (born 1482, died 1517) became queen when she married Manuel I of Portugal. She was his second wife.
Maria Francisca of Savoy
Maria Francisca of Savoy (born 1646, died 1683) had a unique story. She was married to two different kings of Portugal: first to Afonso VI of Portugal and then to his brother, Peter II of Portugal.
Maria Sofia of Neuburg
Maria Sofia of Neuburg (born 1666, died 1699) was the wife of Peter II of Portugal. She was known for her kindness and charity.
Maria Anna of Austria
Maria Anna of Austria (born 1683, died 1754) married John V of Portugal. She was the mother of future King Joseph I.
Maria Leopoldina of Austria
Maria Leopoldina of Austria (born 1797, died 1826) was the wife of Peter IV of Portugal. He also became Pedro I of Brazil, so she was empress of Brazil too.
Maria Pia of Savoy
Maria Pia of Savoy (born 1847, died 1911) was the wife of Louis of Portugal. She was known for her generosity and for helping people in need.
Infantas and Princesses of Portugal
An "Infanta" is the title given to a daughter of a king or queen in Portugal and Spain. Many Marias were born as infantas or princesses. Some of them later became queens in other countries.
Maria of Portugal, Queen of Castile
Maria of Portugal, Queen of Castile (born 1313, died 1357) was the daughter of Afonso IV of Portugal. She became queen of Castile (a kingdom in what is now Spain) by marrying Alfonso XI of Castile.
Maria, Marchioness of Tortosa
Maria, Marchioness of Tortosa (born 1342, died 1367) was the daughter of Peter I of Portugal. She married Ferdinand, who was the Marquess of Tortosa.
Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu
Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu (born 1521, died 1577) was a very wealthy and influential princess. She was the daughter of Manuel I of Portugal. She was known for her large art collection.
Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal
Maria Manuela, Princess of Portugal (born 1527, died 1545) was the daughter of John III of Portugal. She married Philip, Prince of Asturias, who later became Philip II of Spain.
Infanta Maria of Guimarães
Infanta Maria of Guimarães (born 1538, died 1577) was the daughter of Infante Edward, the 4th Duke of Guimarães. She married Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma.
Maria Anna of Spain
Maria Anna of Spain (born 1606, died 1646) was the daughter of Philip II of Portugal (who was also Philip III of Spain). She married Ferdinand III, Holy Roman Emperor, becoming an empress.
Maria Theresa of Spain
Maria Theresa of Spain (born 1638, died 1683) was also a daughter of Philip III of Portugal (Philip IV of Spain). She became the queen consort of France when she married the famous Louis XIV of France.
Barbara of Portugal
Barbara of Portugal (born 1711, died 1758) was a daughter of John V of Portugal. She became queen consort of Spain by marrying Ferdinand VI of Spain. She was a talented musician.
Maria Teresa, Princess of Beira
Maria Teresa, Princess of Beira (born 1793, died 1874) was a daughter of John VI of Portugal. She married two different Spanish princes during her life.
Maria Isabel of Portugal
Maria Isabel of Portugal (born 1797, died 1818) was another daughter of John VI of Portugal. She became queen consort of Spain by marrying Ferdinand VII of Spain.
Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal (1843–1884)
Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal (1843–1884) (born 1843, died 1884) was a daughter of Maria II of Portugal. She married George, who was the Crown Prince of Saxony (a German kingdom).
Infanta Maria das Neves of Portugal
Infanta Maria das Neves of Portugal (born 1852, died 1941) was a daughter of Miguel of Portugal. She became the Duchess of San Jaime through her marriage.
Infanta Maria Theresa of Portugal
Infanta Maria Theresa of Portugal (born 1855, died 1944) was another daughter of Miguel of Portugal. She became an Archduchess of Austria by marrying Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria.
Infanta Maria Josepha of Portugal
Infanta Maria Josepha of Portugal (born 1857, died 1943) was also a daughter of Miguel of Portugal. She became a Duchess in Bavaria (another German kingdom) by marrying Carl Theodor, Duke in Bavaria.
Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal
Infanta Marie Anne of Portugal (born 1861, died 1942) was a daughter of Miguel of Portugal. She became the Grand Duchess consort of Luxembourg when she married Guillaume IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal
Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal (born 1862, died 1959) was the youngest daughter of Miguel of Portugal. She became the Duchess of Parma (an Italian duchy) by marrying Robert I, Duke of Parma.
See also
In Spanish: María de Portugal para niños
