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Catherine of Austria (Portuguese: Catarina; 14 January 1507 – 12 February 1578) was Queen of Portugal as wife of King John III, and regent during the minority of her grandson, King Sebastian, from 1557 until 1562.
Jan 14, 2024 · Catherine, or Catalina, of Austria was born on 14 January 1507 as the daughter of Queen Joanna of Castile and King Philip I of Castile, by right of his wife. Her father had died on 25 September 1506, and she was born as his funeral procession rested in Torquemada for three months.
Catherine of Austria. 1552 - 1553. Oil on panel. Born in 1507 after the death of her father, Felipe el Hermoso, the younger sister of Carlos V married Juan III of Portugal in 1525 and died in 1578. Gifted with an energetic character, she took on the regency of Portugal in the name of her under-aged grandson, Sebastián.
Catherine of Austria ( Portuguese: Catarina; 14 January 1507 – 12 February 1578) was Queen of Portugal as wife of King John III, and regent during the minority of her grandson, King Sebastian, from 1557 until 1562.
Catherine of Austria, also known as Catarina, was a prominent figure in the history of Portugal. Born on January 14, 1507, she was the daughter of King Philip I and Queen Joanna of Castile. As an Infanta of Castile and Archduchess of Austria, Catherine's royal lineage shaped her destiny.
Jan 17, 2024 · (public domain) Read part one here. Catherine married her first cousin, King John III of Portugal, in the town of Estremoz on 10 February 1525.
Jan 22, 2024 · On 20 January 1568, Sebastian celebrated his 14th birthday, and he no longer required a regent. Catherine stood by his side during the official ceremony, and she was the first to kiss his hand. However, their relationship had become more distant over the last few years.
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