Beatrice, Duchess of Savoy
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Infanta Beatrice of Portugal (biɐˈtɾiʃ); ) (December 31, 1504 – January 8, 1538) was Duchess of Savoy by marriage.
(1469–1521) and his second wife, Maria of Aragon (1482-1517)
. Her siblings included King John III of Portugal
and Holy Roman Empress Isabella
.
(1486–1553). He had succeeded as the Duke of Savoy since 1504, making Beatrice Duchess consort of Savoy. They had nine children, but only Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
(1528–1580) reached adulthood. After the death of the childless Sebastian of Portugal
, her son fought for his rights to become King of Portugal, however he failed and the throne was given to Isabella's son Philip.
She died in January 1538 having given birth to a son a month before.
Family
She was the second daughter of Manuel I of PortugalManuel I of Portugal
Manuel I , the Fortunate , 14th king of Portugal and the Algarves was the son of Infante Ferdinand, Duke of Viseu, , by his wife, Infanta Beatrice of Portugal...
(1469–1521) and his second wife, Maria of Aragon (1482-1517)
Maria of Aragon (1482-1517)
Maria of Aragon was a Spanish infanta and the second wife of Portuguese King Manuel I, thus queen consort of Portugal from her marriage on 30 October 1500 until her death.-Family:She was born at Córdoba on 29 June 1482 as the third surviving daughter of Isabella I of...
. Her siblings included King John III of Portugal
John III of Portugal
John III , nicknamed o Piedoso , was the fifteenth King of Portugal and the Algarves. He was the son of King Manuel I and Maria of Aragon, the third daughter of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile...
and Holy Roman Empress Isabella
Isabella of Portugal
Isabella of Portugal was a Portuguese Princess and Holy Roman Empress, Duchess of Burgundy, and a Queen Regent/Consort of Spain. She was the daughter of Manuel I of Portugal and Maria of Aragon. By her marriage to Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, Isabella was also Holy Roman Empress and Queen...
.
Marriage and children
In 1521, Beatrice married Charles III, Duke of SavoyCharles III, Duke of Savoy
Charles III of Savoy , often called Charles the Good, was Duke of Savoy from 1504 to 1553, although most of his lands were ruled by the French between 1536 and his death....
(1486–1553). He had succeeded as the Duke of Savoy since 1504, making Beatrice Duchess consort of Savoy. They had nine children, but only Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy
Emmanuel Philibert was Duke of Savoy from 1553 to 1580....
(1528–1580) reached adulthood. After the death of the childless Sebastian of Portugal
Sebastian of Portugal
Sebastian "the Desired" was the 16th king of Portugal and the Algarves. He was the son of Prince John of Portugal and his wife, Joan of Spain...
, her son fought for his rights to become King of Portugal, however he failed and the throne was given to Isabella's son Philip.
She died in January 1538 having given birth to a son a month before.