Princess Francisca of Orléans-Braganza
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Dona Maria Francisca, Princess of Orléans-Braganza, Duchess of Braganza (8 September 1914 – 15 January 1968), was a great-granddaughter of Emperor Pedro II of Brazil
through his daughter Isabel, Princess Imperial
and titular Empress.
Maria Francisca Amélia Luísa Vitória Teresa Isabel Miguela Gabriela Rafaela Gonzaga de Orléans e Bragança e Dobrzensky de Dobrzenicz, Princess of Orléans-Braganza, was born at Château d'Eu
in Eu, France
, the daughter of Pedro de Alcântara, Prince of Grão Para (1875–1940) and Countess Elisabeth Dobržensky de Dobrženicz
(1875–1951). Her father had to renounce to his dynastic rights in order to marry her mother who, in spite her noble background, did not belong to any reigning dynasty.
Maria Francisca died in Lisbon
was buried at the Chagas de Cristo Convent, in Vila Viçosa
, the pantheon of the duchesses of Braganza
.
(1907–1976), Duke of Braganza
and claimant to the throne of Portugal
, civilly in Rio de Janeiro
on 13 October 1942 and religiously in Petrópolis
on 15 October.
They had three sons:
Pedro II of Brazil
Dom Pedro II , nicknamed "the Magnanimous", was the second and last ruler of the Empire of Brazil, reigning for over 58 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he was the seventh child of Emperor Dom Pedro I of Brazil and Empress Dona Maria Leopoldina and thus a member of the Brazilian branch of...
through his daughter Isabel, Princess Imperial
Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil
Dona Isabel , nicknamed "the Redemptress", was the heiress presumptive to the throne of the Empire of Brazil, bearing the title of Princess Imperial....
and titular Empress.
Maria Francisca Amélia Luísa Vitória Teresa Isabel Miguela Gabriela Rafaela Gonzaga de Orléans e Bragança e Dobrzensky de Dobrzenicz, Princess of Orléans-Braganza, was born at Château d'Eu
Château d'Eu
The Château d'Eu is a former royal residence in the town of Eu, in the Seine-Maritime department of France, in Normandy.The château d'Eu stands at the centre of the town and was built in the 16th century to replace an earlier one purposely demolished in 1475 to prevent its capture by the English...
in Eu, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, the daughter of Pedro de Alcântara, Prince of Grão Para (1875–1940) and Countess Elisabeth Dobržensky de Dobrženicz
Countess Elisabeth Dobržensky de Dobrženicz
Countess Elisabeth Maria Dobržensky de Dobrženicz was the daughter of Johann Wenzel Count Dobrzensky of Dobrzenicz and his wife, Elisabeth Countess Kottulinsky, Baroness of Kottulin and Krzižkowitz ....
(1875–1951). Her father had to renounce to his dynastic rights in order to marry her mother who, in spite her noble background, did not belong to any reigning dynasty.
Maria Francisca died in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
was buried at the Chagas de Cristo Convent, in Vila Viçosa
Vila Viçosa
Vila Viçosa is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 195.0 km² and a total population of 8,745 inhabitants.The municipality is composed of 5 parishes, and is located in the District of Évora....
, the pantheon of the duchesses of Braganza
Duchess of Braganza
- House of Braganza :- House of Braganza :- See also :*Princess of Portugal*Princess of Brazil*Princess Royal of Portugal*List of Portuguese consorts*List of Brazilian consorts...
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Marriage and children
She was married to Duarte NunoDuarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza
Duarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza was a claimant to the throne of Portugal from 1920 until his death.-Birth:...
(1907–1976), Duke of Braganza
Duke of Braganza
The title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal. Since the House of Braganza acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the male heir of the Portuguese Crown was known as the Duke of Braganza and Prince of Brazil until 1822, or...
and claimant to the throne of Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, civilly in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro , commonly referred to simply as Rio, is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second largest city of Brazil, and the third largest metropolitan area and agglomeration in South America, boasting approximately 6.3 million people within the city proper, making it the 6th...
on 13 October 1942 and religiously in Petrópolis
Petrópolis
Petrópolis , also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 65 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro....
on 15 October.
They had three sons:
- Duarte PioDuarte Pio, Duke of BraganzaDom Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza , is the 24th Duke of Braganza and a pretender to the throne of Portugal.-Birth and education:...
(born 1945), who succeeded his father has duke of BraganzaDuke of BraganzaThe title Duke of Braganza in the House of Braganza is one of the most important titles in the peerage of Portugal. Since the House of Braganza acceded to the throne of Portugal in 1640, the male heir of the Portuguese Crown was known as the Duke of Braganza and Prince of Brazil until 1822, or...
and current claimant to the throne of PortugalPortugalPortugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
– with issue; - MiguelInfante Miguel, Duke of ViseuThe Infante Miguel, Duke of Viseu is the second son of Duarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza and his wife Princess Maria Francisca of Orleans-Braganza...
(born 1946), Infante of Portugal and 7th duke of ViseuDuke of ViseuDuke of Viseu was a Portuguese Royal Dukedom created in 1415 by King John I of Portugal for his third male child, Prince Henry the Navigator, following the conquest of Ceuta....
- no issue; - HenriqueInfante Henrique, Duke of CoimbraThe Infante Henrique, Duke of Coimbra , born 6 November 1949, is the third son and youngest child of Duarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza and his wife Princess Francisca of Orléans-Braganza...
(born 1949), Infante of Portugal and 4th duke of CoimbraDuke of CoimbraDuke of Coimbra was an aristocratic Portuguese title with the level of Royal Dukedom, that is, associated with the Portuguese Royal House, created in 1415, by King John I of Portugal to the his 2nd. male son, Infante Pedro...
. – no issue.
Titles and styles
- 8 September 1914 – 13 October 1942: Her Royal Highness Princess Maria Francisca of Orléans-Braganza, Princess of Brazil
- 13 October 1942 – 15 January 1968: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal of Portugal, Duchess of Braganza, Princess of Orléans-Braganza, Princess of Brazil