Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu
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Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu (18 June 1521 – 10 October 1577; Portuguese pronunciation: [mɐˈɾiɐ]) was an Infanta of Portugal, the only daughter of King Manuel I of Portugal and Eleanor of Austria. A noted patron of the arts and buildings, Maria's personal wealth rivaled that of her half-brother, King John III of Portugal, making her the richest woman in Portugal and one of the wealthiest princesses in Europe.
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Maria of Portugal | |
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Duchess of Viseu | |
Born | 18 June 1521 Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
Died | 10 October 1577(1577-10-10) (aged 56) Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal |
Burial | Church of Our Lady of Luz, Lisbon |
House | Aviz |
Father | Manuel I of Portugal |
Mother | Eleanor of Austria |
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