Princess Maria Theresa of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
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Princess Maria Theresa of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg (German
: Maria Theresa, Prinzessin von Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg) (4 January 1870, Rome
, Papal States
– 17 January 1935, Vienna
, Federal State of Austria
) was a Princess of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg and a member of the House of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
by birth and an Infanta of Portugal, Duchess consort of Braganza, and titular Queen consort of Portugal through her marriage to Miguel, Duke of Braganza, Miguelist claimant to the throne of Portugal
from 1866 to 1920.
, and his wife Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
. Maria Theresa was an elder sister of Aloys, 7th Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
.
and his wife Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
, on 8 November 1893 in Kleinheubach
, Kingdom of Bavaria
. Maria Theresa and Miguel had eight children:
German language
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: Maria Theresa, Prinzessin von Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg) (4 January 1870, Rome
Rome
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, Papal States
Papal States
The Papal State, State of the Church, or Pontifical States were among the major historical states of Italy from roughly the 6th century until the Italian peninsula was unified in 1861 by the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia .The Papal States comprised territories under...
– 17 January 1935, Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Federal State of Austria
First Austrian Republic
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) was a Princess of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg and a member of the House of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Löwenstein-Wertheim
Löwenstein-Wertheim was a county of the Holy Roman Empire, part of the Franconian Circle. It was formed from the counties of Löwenstein and Wertheim ....
by birth and an Infanta of Portugal, Duchess consort of Braganza, and titular Queen consort of Portugal through her marriage to Miguel, Duke of Braganza, Miguelist 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...
from 1866 to 1920.
Family
Maria Theresa was the fifth child and fourth daughter of Charles, 6th Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg, brother of titular Queen consort of Portugal Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-RosenbergAdelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Princess Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg was the wife of King Miguel of Portugal but only following his deposition. As a widow, she secured advantageous marriages for their six daughters.-Family:...
, and his wife Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein
Princess Sophie Marie Gabriele Pia of Liechtenstein was a Princess of Liechtenstein and member of the Princely House of Liechtenstein by birth...
. Maria Theresa was an elder sister of Aloys, 7th Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Aloys, 7th Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Aloys Joseph Kamill Leopold Michael Anton Maria, Prince of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg, full German name: Aloys Joseph Kamill Leopold Michael Anton Maria, Fürst zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg was a German politician and...
.
Marriage and issue
Maria Theresa married her first cousin Miguel, Duke of Braganza, only son and second eldest child of Miguel of PortugalMiguel of Portugal
Dom Miguel I, sometimes Michael , was the King of Portugal between 1828 and 1834, the seventh child and second son of King John VI and his queen, Charlotte of Spain....
and his wife Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Princess Adelaide of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg was the wife of King Miguel of Portugal but only following his deposition. As a widow, she secured advantageous marriages for their six daughters.-Family:...
, on 8 November 1893 in Kleinheubach
Kleinheubach
Kleinheubach is a market community in the Miltenberg district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany and the seat of the like-named Verwaltungsgemeinschaft .- Location :...
, Kingdom of Bavaria
Kingdom of Bavaria
The Kingdom of Bavaria was a German state that existed from 1806 to 1918. The Bavarian Elector Maximilian IV Joseph of the House of Wittelsbach became the first King of Bavaria in 1806 as Maximilian I Joseph. The monarchy would remain held by the Wittelsbachs until the kingdom's dissolution in 1918...
. Maria Theresa and Miguel had eight children:
- Princess Isabel Maria of BraganzaPrincess Isabel Maria of BraganzaIsabel Maria of Braganza, Infanta of Portugal was a member of the House of Braganza and Infanta of Portugal by birth...
(1894–1970), married Franz Joseph, 9th Prince of Thurn and TaxisFranz Joseph, 9th Prince of Thurn and TaxisFranz Joseph Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, full German name: Franz Josef Maximilian Maria Antonius Ignatius Lamoral Fürst von Thurn und Taxis was the ninth Prince of Thurn and Taxis and Head of the Princely House of Thurn and Taxis from 22...
and had issue - Princess Maria Benedita of Braganza (1896–1971), died unmarried and without issue
- Princess Mafalda of Braganza (1898–1918), died unmarried and without issue
- Princess Maria Anna of BraganzaPrincess Maria Anna of BraganzaMaria Ana Rafaela Micaela Gabriela Lourença of Braganza, Infanta of Portugal, full Portuguese name: Maria Ana Rafaela Micaela Gabriela Lourença de Bragança, Infanta de Portugal was a member of the House of Braganza and a Infanta of Portugal by birth...
(1899–1971), married Karl August, 10th Prince of Thurn and TaxisKarl August, 10th Prince of Thurn and TaxisKarl August Joseph Maria Maximilian Lamoral Antonius Ignatius Benediktus Valentin, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, full German name: Karl August Joseph Maria Maximilian Lamoral Antonius Ignatius Benediktus Valentin Fürst von Thurn und Taxis was the tenth Prince of...
and had issue - Princess Maria Antónia of Braganza (1903–1973), married Sidney Ashley Chanler see William A. ChanlerWilliam A. ChanlerWilliam Astor Chanler was a soldier, explorer, and a U.S. Representative from New York, son of John Winthrop Chanler and Margaret Astor Ward. He was the great-grandson of William Backhouse Astor, Sr. and a descendent of General John Armstrong, Sr...
, and had issue - Princess Filippa Maria of Braganza (1905–1990), died unmarried and without issue
- Duarte Nuno, Duke of BraganzaDuarte Nuno, Duke of BraganzaDuarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza was a claimant to the throne of Portugal from 1920 until his death.-Birth:...
(1907–1976), married Princess Maria Francisca of Orléans-Braganza and had issue - Princess Maria Adelaide Manuela America Michael Rafaela of Braganza (born Saint-Jean-de-LuzSaint-Jean-de-LuzSaint-Jean-de-Luz is a commune in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department in south-western France.Saint-Jean-de-Luz is part of the province Basque of Labourd and the Basque Eurocity Bayonne - San Sebastian .-Geography:...
, 31 January 1912), married in ViennaViennaVienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
on 13 November 1945 Dutch Nicolaas Johannes Maria van Uden (VenloVenloVenlo is a municipality and a city in the southeastern Netherlands, next to the German border. It is situated in the province of Limburg.In 2001, the municipalities of Belfeld and Tegelen were merged into the municipality of Venlo. Tegelen was originally part of the Duchy of Jülich centuries ago,...
, 5 March 1921 – LisbonLisbonLisbon 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...
, 5 February 1991), a Medical Doctor, son of Adrian van Uden (Gerwen, 7 May 1893 – 24 December 1959) and wife Cornelia Antonia Baaijeens (GorinchemGorinchemGorinchem , also called Gorkum , is a city and municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland. The municipality covers an area of 21.99 km² of which 3.03 km² is water...
, 7 September 1897 – 15 June 1979), daughter of Nicolaas Baaijeens (son of Johannes Baaijeens and wife) and wife Helena Dam, and had issue
Titles and styles
- 4 January 1870 – 8 November 1893: Her Serene Highness Princess Maria Theresa of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
- 8 November 1893 – 11 October 1927: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal of Portugal, Duchess of Braganza
- 11 October 1927 – 17 January 1935: Her Royal Highness The Dowager Princess Royal of Portugal, Dowager Duchess of Braganza