Maria of Portugal, Lady of Meneses and Orduña facts for kids
Maria of Portugal was a royal princess from Portugal, born around the year 1290. She was the daughter of Infante Afonso of Portugal and his wife, Violante Manuel.
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Her Family Background
Maria was the oldest daughter of Infante Afonso of Portugal and Violante Manuel. Her grandfather on her father's side was King Afonso III of Portugal. Her grandmother was Queen Beatrice of Castile, who was the daughter of King Alfonso X of Castile.
On her mother's side, her grandparents were Infante Manuel of Castile and Constance of Aragon, Lady of Villena. Manuel of Castile was the son of Ferdinand III of Castile. Constance of Aragon was the daughter of James I of Aragon. Maria's family was very important, connecting her to many royal families across the Iberian Peninsula.
Her First Marriage
Maria of Portugal first married Tello Alfonso de Meneses. He was the Lord of Meneses. Tello was the son of Alfonso Téllez de Molina. Maria and Tello had two children together.
Children from Her First Marriage
- Alfonso Téllez de Meneses: He became the Lord of Meneses and other lands after his father passed away. Sadly, Alfonso died when he was still young. Because he had no children, his sister inherited all his titles and lands.
- Isabel Téllez de Meneses: When her brother Alfonso died, Isabel inherited all his important titles and properties. She later married João Afonso de Albuquerque. He was the Lord of Alburquerque and Villalba de los Alcores.
Maria became a widow in 1315 when her first husband, Tello, passed away.
Her Second Marriage
After her first husband died, Maria married again. Her second husband was Fernando Díaz de Haro. He was the Lord of Orduña and Balmaseda. Fernando was the second son of Diego López V de Haro. Maria and Fernando had two sons together.
Children from Her Second Marriage
- Diego López de Haro: He inherited his father's titles as Lord of Orduña and Balmaseda. He might have been the last person from the Haro family to hold these titles. Diego married Juana de Castro. She was the daughter of Pedro Fernández de Castro, who was the Lord of Sarria and Lemos.
- Pedro López de Haro: Pedro passed away at a young age.
Her Death
The exact date when Maria of Portugal died is not known.
