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#OnThisDay in 1525 Eleanor of Viseu, Queen of Portugal died.
Eleanor of Viseu - A Queen in conflict (Part two) - History of Royal Women
After the death of Afonso, Eleanor no longer wanted to see the King's illegitimate son, George. John had him moved to the household of the Count of Abrantes. However, he also applied to the Vatican to...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#OnThisDay in 1525 Eleanor of Viseu, Queen of Portugal died.
#OnThisDay in 1231 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary died.
Relics of a saint - Elizabeth of Hungary's wedding dress - History of Royal Women
Elizabeth of Hungary was born circa 1207, possible in Sárospatak in Hungary. Her parents were King Andrew II of Hungary and Gertrude of Merania and she was their third surviving child.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#OnThisDay in 1231 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary died.
#OnThisDay in 885 Liutgard of Saxony died. She was born circa 845 as the daughter of Liudolf, Duke of Saxony and Oda Billung.
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#OnThisDay in 885 Liutgard of Saxony died. She was born circa 845 as the daughter of Liudolf, Duke of Saxony and Oda Billung.
#OnThisDay in 1905 Astrid of Sweden, Queen of the Belgians, was born as the daughter of Prince Carl of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland, and his wife Princess Ingeborg of Denmark.
Astrid of Sweden - Queen of Hearts - History of Royal Women
Princess Astrid of Sweden was born on 17 November 1905 in Stockholm as the daughter of Prince Carl of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland and his wife, Princess Ingeborg of Denmark. She was their third daug...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#OnThisDay in 1905 Astrid of Sweden, Queen of the Belgians, was born as the daughter of Prince Carl of Sweden, Duke of Västergötland, and his wife Princess Ingeborg of Denmark.
NEW: Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga was born on 17 November 1983 as the eldest child and only daughter of the future King Tupou VI and Nanasipauʻu Vaea. Her father is the younger brother of King George Tupou V, whom he succeeded in 2012.
Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho - The next Princess Royal of Tonga - History of Royal Women
Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga was born on 17 November 1983 as the eldest child and only daughter of the future King Tupou VI and Nanasipauʻu Vaea. Her father is the younger brother of King G...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
NEW: Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga was born on 17 November 1983 as the eldest child and only daughter of the future King Tupou VI and Nanasipauʻu Vaea. Her father is the younger brother of King George Tupou V, whom he succeeded in 2012.
#OnThisDay in 1769 Duchess Charlotte Georgine of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born as the daughter of Charles II, the future Grand Duke of Mecklenburg and Princess Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt.
She died on 14 May 1818.
She died on 14 May 1818.
November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#OnThisDay in 1769 Duchess Charlotte Georgine of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born as the daughter of Charles II, the future Grand Duke of Mecklenburg and Princess Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt.
She died on 14 May 1818.
She died on 14 May 1818.
#OnThisDay in 1880 Marie-Félix Blanc married Prince Ronald Bonaparte.
The Bonaparte Women - Marie-Félix Blanc & Marie Bonaparte - History of Royal Women
Marie-Félix Blanc was born on 22 December 1859 as the daughter of François Blanc, founder of the Monte-Carlo casino, and Marie Blanc (née Hensel). Prince Ronald Bonaparte was a grandson of Lucien Bona...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1880 Marie-Félix Blanc married Prince Ronald Bonaparte.
#OnThisDay in 1558 Queen Mary I of England died.
The death of Queen Mary I - History of Royal Women
In January 1558, there were again rumours of a pregnancy for Mary. It had been eight months since Mary had seen her husband, Philip, but she held firm that she was pregnant. She wrote a will at the en...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
#OnThisDay in 1558 Queen Mary I of England died.
#OnThisDay in 1888 Archduchess Isabella of Austria was born as the daughter of Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen and his wife, Princess Isabella of Croÿ.
She died on 6 December 1973.
She died on 6 December 1973.
November 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#OnThisDay in 1888 Archduchess Isabella of Austria was born as the daughter of Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen and his wife, Princess Isabella of Croÿ.
She died on 6 December 1973.
She died on 6 December 1973.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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#OnThisDay in 1757 Maria Josepha of Austria, Queen of Poland and Electress of Saxony, died.
Maria Josepha of Austria - Devotional fervour (Part two) - History of Royal Women
Read part one here. After being made to renounce her claim to the Habsburg lands by her uncle Charles, Maria Joseph and Frederick Augustus were married on 20 August 1719. Nevertheless, with Charles’s ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1757 Maria Josepha of Austria, Queen of Poland and Electress of Saxony, died.
#OnThisDay in 1729 Maria Antonia Ferdinanda of Spain was born as the daughter of former King Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese. On 31 May 1750. she married the future King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, and they had twelve children. She died on 19 September 1785.
November 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
#OnThisDay in 1729 Maria Antonia Ferdinanda of Spain was born as the daughter of former King Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese. On 31 May 1750. she married the future King Victor Amadeus III of Sardinia, and they had twelve children. She died on 19 September 1785.
#OnThisDay in 1851 Empress Myeongseong the Great was born.
Empress Myeongseong the Great - Korea's beloved Empress - History of Royal Women
Empress Myeongseong the Great has been known as one of Korea’s greatest Queens. She has been regarded as a national heroine.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#OnThisDay in 1851 Empress Myeongseong the Great was born.
#OnThisDay in 1938 Princess Farial of Egypt was born as the daughter of King Farouk of Egypt and Queen Farida of Egypt. In 1966, she married Jean-Pierre Perreten and they had one daughter together before divorcing. She died on 29 November 2009.
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
#OnThisDay in 1938 Princess Farial of Egypt was born as the daughter of King Farouk of Egypt and Queen Farida of Egypt. In 1966, she married Jean-Pierre Perreten and they had one daughter together before divorcing. She died on 29 November 2009.
#OnThisDay in 1739 Marie Amalie of Brandenburg died. She was born in 1670 as the daughter of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg and Sophia Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#OnThisDay in 1739 Marie Amalie of Brandenburg died. She was born in 1670 as the daughter of Frederick William, Elector of Brandenburg and Sophia Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg.
#OnThisDay in 1653 Joana, Princess of Beira died. She was born in 1636 as the daughter of the future John IV, King of Portugal and Luisa de Guzmán. She never married.
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
#OnThisDay in 1653 Joana, Princess of Beira died. She was born in 1636 as the daughter of the future John IV, King of Portugal and Luisa de Guzmán. She never married.
#OnThisDay in 1796 Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, died.
Catherine the Great - The later years (Part five) - History of Royal Women
Read part four here. Catherine saw her son as her rival, and she never gave him a role in government. Despite this, he and his wife were required to appear at official ceremonies. He and his mother ha...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:41 AM
#OnThisDay in 1796 Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, died.
#OnThisDay in 1915 Princess Irandokht of Iran was born as the daughter of Badr al-Molouk and Ahmad Shah Qajar. She married Abbas Faroughy and they had three children together. She died in 1984.
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
#OnThisDay in 1915 Princess Irandokht of Iran was born as the daughter of Badr al-Molouk and Ahmad Shah Qajar. She married Abbas Faroughy and they had three children together. She died in 1984.
#OnThisDay in 1879 Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria was born as the daughter of Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen and Princess Isabella of Croÿ. On 10 May 1902, she married Emanuel, Hereditary Prince of Salm-Salm and they had five children together. She died on 6 August 1962.
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#OnThisDay in 1879 Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria was born as the daughter of Archduke Friedrich, Duke of Teschen and Princess Isabella of Croÿ. On 10 May 1902, she married Emanuel, Hereditary Prince of Salm-Salm and they had five children together. She died on 6 August 1962.
#OnThisDay in 1456 Queen Gonghye was born as the daughter of Han Myeong-hoe, Internal Prince Sangdang and Internal Princess Consort Hwangryeo of the Yeoheung Min clan. In 1467, she married the future King Seongjong of Joseon but they had no children together. She died on 9 May 1474.
November 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
#OnThisDay in 1456 Queen Gonghye was born as the daughter of Han Myeong-hoe, Internal Prince Sangdang and Internal Princess Consort Hwangryeo of the Yeoheung Min clan. In 1467, she married the future King Seongjong of Joseon but they had no children together. She died on 9 May 1474.
#OnThisDay in 1845 Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born as the daughter of Prince Karl Anton, Prince of Hohenzollern and Princess Josephine of Baden. On 25 April 1867, she married Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and they had five children. She died on 26 November 1912.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
#OnThisDay in 1845 Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was born as the daughter of Prince Karl Anton, Prince of Hohenzollern and Princess Josephine of Baden. On 25 April 1867, she married Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and they had five children. She died on 26 November 1912.
#OnThisDay in 1903 Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine died. She died of virulent typhoid at the age of 8. She is buried at Park Rosenhöhe.
Park Rosenhöhe - A tragic destiny - History of Royal Women
Park Rosenhöhe is located on a hill in Darmstadt and is the final resting place of several members of the Hesse-Darmstadt family. The park contains a small cemetery and two mausoleums. At the very beg...
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November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#OnThisDay in 1903 Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine died. She died of virulent typhoid at the age of 8. She is buried at Park Rosenhöhe.
#OnThisDay in 1960 Sana Kalimat was born as the daughter of Adnan Mawloud Kalimat. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Translation. On 6 January 1986, she married Prince Asem bin Nayef of Jordan, and they have three children together.
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 1960 Sana Kalimat was born as the daughter of Adnan Mawloud Kalimat. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Translation. On 6 January 1986, she married Prince Asem bin Nayef of Jordan, and they have three children together.
#OnThisDay in 1580 Marie of Baden-Sponheim died. She was born in 1507 as the daughter of Philip I, the future Margrave of Baden, and Elisabeth of the Palatinate. On 5 October 1522, she married William IV, Duke of Bavaria and they had four children, though only two lived to adulthood.
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 1580 Marie of Baden-Sponheim died. She was born in 1507 as the daughter of Philip I, the future Margrave of Baden, and Elisabeth of the Palatinate. On 5 October 1522, she married William IV, Duke of Bavaria and they had four children, though only two lived to adulthood.
#OnThisDay in 1580 Marie of Baden-Sponheim died. She was born in 1507 as the daughter of Philip I, the future Margrave of Baden, and Elisabeth of the Palatinate. On 5 October 1522, she married William IV, Duke of Bavaria and they had four children, though only two lived to adulthood.
November 16, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 1580 Marie of Baden-Sponheim died. She was born in 1507 as the daughter of Philip I, the future Margrave of Baden, and Elisabeth of the Palatinate. On 5 October 1522, she married William IV, Duke of Bavaria and they had four children, though only two lived to adulthood.