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Mary of Burgundy (French: Marie de Bourgogne; Dutch: Maria van Bourgondië; 13 February 1457 – 27 March 1482), nicknamed the Rich, was a member of the House of Valois-Burgundy who ruled a collection of states that included the duchies of Limburg, Brabant, Luxembourg, the counties of Namur, Holland, Hainaut and other territories, from 1477 until her death in 1482.
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Mary of Burgundy (1457–1482) was the ruler of the Burgundian...
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- Mary of Burgundy (Disambiguation)
Died in 1465 or 1466; daughter of Agnes of Burgundy (d. 1476) and Charles I, duke of Bourbon (r. 1434–1456); second wife of Charles the Bold (1433–1477), duke of Burgundy (r. 1467–1477); children: Mary of Burgundy (1457–1482, who married Maximilian I, Holy Roman emperor). Charles the Bold's first wife was Catherine de France (1428 ...
- Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, Princess Royal
- Albert Edward, Prince of Wales
- Princess Alice Maud Mary, Grand Duchess of Hesse and by Rhine
- Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
- Princess Helena Augusta Victoria
- Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, Duchess of Argyll
- Arthur William Patrick Albert
- Leopold George Duncan Albert
- Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore
Born: 21 November 1840 Died: 5 August 1901 (aged 60) Victoria and Albert’s first born, Victoria, or ‘Vicky’, was a precocious child with a passion for learning and a mischievous sense of humour – although she could also be emotional and highly-strung. She inherited her father’s analytical mind and love of reading, and always remained the apple of h...
Born: 9 November 1841 Died: 6 May 1910 (aged 68) Victoria and Albert named their second child Albert Edward, although he was known as ‘Bertie’ and then Edward VIIafter he succeeded the throne. As a child, Bertie was an outgoing prince who did not respond well to his lessons – much to the disappointment of his parents, who wanted him to be just like...
Born: 25 April 1843 Died: 14 December 1878 (aged 35) From an early age, Alice was an exceptionally caring individual, always keen to help others less fortunate than herself. When the family stayed at Balmoral, their private home in the Scottish Highlands, she would sometimes visit the local cottagers, taking them food and clothing. Later, when her ...
Born: 6 August 1844 Died: 30 July 1900 (aged 55) Victoria and Albert’s second son, Alfred – or ‘Affie’ – was a cheerful, industrious boy; a keen learner who particularly liked geography and the sciences, experimenting with toys and later building his own. In letters to close family and confidantes, Prince Albert occasionally remarked with regret th...
Born: 25 May 1846 Died: 9 June 1923 (aged 77) Helena, described as the plainest of Victoria and Albert’s five daughters, was a level-headed, relatively unemotional child; a tomboy who preferred outdoor life, long walks and rides, and cared little for her personal appearance. In 1866 she wed the impoverished German Prince Christian of Schleswig-Hols...
Born: 18 March 1848 Died: 3 December 1939 (aged 91) In contrast to Helena, Louise was considered the prettiest of Victoria’s daughters. She was always lively – sometimes sharp-tongued and moody – and was a skilled artist who excelled at drawing, painting and sculpture. She was a fervent supporter of the arts and higher education, and was in some wa...
Born: 1 May 1850 Died: 16 January 1942 (aged 91) Arthur, who later became Duke of Connaught and of Strathearn in 1874, was a strong, healthy baby who had an even temper without the irritability or tantrums of some of his siblings, and was courageous without being reckless. Always good-mannered and obedient, Arthur was said to be the queen’s favouri...
Born: 7 April 1853 Died: 28 March 1884 (aged 30) Prince Leopold, created Duke of Albany in 1881, was a clever, amusing child who learned to read quickly and adored music and the arts. Sadly, he was also his parents’ “child of anxiety”. At first he suffered from weak digestion and was very thin; bruised easily and suffered greatly whenever he fell o...
Born: 14 April 1857 Died: 26 October 1944 (aged 87) Beatrice, who was called ‘Baby’ by her mother well into adult life, was always treated indulgently. She was inclined to be mildly impertinent – but with a charm that allowed her to get away with it without fear of scolding. When told at the dinner table that she was not allowed certain foods, for ...
- Rachel Dinning
Mary of Burgundy was born on February 13, 1457, in Brussels, Burgundian Netherlands, to Charles the Bold and Isabella of Bourbon. Her father was also known as the Count of Charolais. It was her father’s second marriage; he did not have a child from his first marriage. Mary was the only child of Charles, born to Isabella.
Mar 16, 2024 · 1. Vicky (Victoria, Princess Royal, 1840-1901) Victoria, Princess Royal, in her wedding dress by Frank Reynolds, 1858. Source: Royal Collection Trust. The eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert was baptized Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa but was known to family and friends as simply “Vicky.”.
Feb 17, 2019 · Mary chose Maximilian, Archduke of Austria, of the Habsburg family, who later became emperor Maximilian I. They married on August 18, 1477. As a result, her lands became part of the Habsburg empire. Mary and Maximilian had three children. Mary of Burgundy died in a fall from a horse on March 27, 1482. Their son Philip, later called Philip the ...
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Mary of Burgundy, 1457–82, wife of Maximilian of Austria (later Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I ), daughter and heiress of Charles the Bold of Burgundy. The marriage of Mary was a major event in European history, for it established the Hapsburgs in the Low Countries and initiated the long rivalry between France and Austria. At her father's ...
