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Mary of Modena (Italian: Maria Beatrice Eleonora Anna Margherita Isabella d'Este; 5 October [O.S. 25 September] 1658 – 7 May [O.S. 26 April] 1718) was Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland as the second wife of James II and VII.
Article History. Willem Wissing: Mary of Modena. Original name: Marie Beatrice d’Este. Born: October 5, 1658, Modena, Modena [Italy] Died: May 7, 1718, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France (aged 59) Notable Family Members: spouse James II. son James Edward, the Old Pretender.
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May 14, 2018 · Mary Beatrice of Modena was only queen for a brief and volatile three years, but she bears the notable moniker of being the last Catholic to wear the crown, her husband, James II, serving as the last Catholic monarch. Born in Italy, her career in England was marred by growing religious paranoia and hysteria, accusations…
Feb 19, 2024 · Who was Mary of Modena? AO February 19, 2024. Articles European History Women 0 Comments 0. Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James II and VII and was his Queen consort. When she married James, his brother Charles II was the heir presumptive and she had little interest in politics.
Mary of Modena (Maria Beatrice Eleonora Anna Margherita Isabella d'Este; 05 October [ O.S. 25 September] 1658 – 7 May [ O.S. 26 April] 1718) was Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. She was the second wife of King James II. Mary was a very firm Catholic.
Jul 21, 2022 · Mary Beatrice of Modena, the second wife of James, Duke of York was born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este on 5 October 1658 at the Palazzo Ducale, Modena, Italy. She was the only daughter of Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena (1634–1662), and his wife Laura Martinozzi (1639–1687).
May 7, 2017 · Mary of Modena or Maria Beatrice d’Este was born on 5 October 1658 as the daughter of Alfonso IV, Duke of Modena, and his wife, Laura Martinozzi. Her younger brother succeeded to the duchy upon their father’s death in 1662. He was just two, Mary just four. She received an excellent education and spoke French and Italian fluently.
