Maria Francisca of Savoy Royalty

Maria Francisca of Savoy (Marie Françoise Élisabeth; 21 June 1646 – 27 December 1683) was twice queen consort of Portugal as the spouse of two Portuguese kings. She first became queen of Portugal at the age of 20 on the day of her marriage to Afonso VI. Since the marriage was never consummated, she was able to obtain an annulment. On 28 March 1668, she married Afonso's brother, the Infante Peter, Duke of Beja, who was appointed prince regent the same year due to Afonso's perceived incompetence. Maria Francisca became queen of Portugal for the second time when Peter succeeded his brother as Peter II in 1683. She herself died later that year.

Personal facts

Maria Francisca of Savoy
Birth dateJune 21, 1646
Birth place
Paris
Date of deathDecember 27, 1683
Place of death
Lisbon
Parents
Charles Amadeus Duke of Nemours
Élisabeth de Bourbon
Spouse
Peter II of Portugal

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