Catherine of Braganza Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Catherine of Braganza

Last Updated: 18 Nov, 2023 | Views: 419

Age: 67

Profession: Historical Women

Other Profession(s): Queen

Famous For: Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland

Catherine of Braganza Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
25 Nov, 1638 (67 Years 01 Month 6 Days)
Birth Country
Portugal
Birth Place
Vila Viçosa
Religion
Catholicism
Nationalities
Portuguese
Died on
31 Dec, 1705

Catherine of Braganza Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
Catherine of Braganza was Empress of England, Ireland, and Scotland throughout her marital relationship to King Charles II, which persisted from May 21, 1662, to his death on February 6, 1685.

Catherine of Braganza Family Tree:
She was the daughter of Portuguese King John IV, who succeeded his father as the first king of the House of Braganza in 1640 after reestablishing the Portuguese kingdom that had been established in 1143 and ending the 60-year Spanish Habsburg reign over Portugal.

Catherine of Braganza History:
In 1701, when her brother Peter II was away, Catherine presided as regent of Portugal. The following year, in 1704–1705, after her remarriage, she returned to her native country. Catherine was disliked in England because of her loyalty to the Roman Catholic faith, which was the religion she had been raised in.

Catherine of Braganza Cause Of Death:
A little over a year into her capable administration, she passed away in the palace she had constructed in Bemposta on the final day of 1705, late in the evening.

Catherine of Braganza Accomplishments:
Shortly before Charles passed away in 1685, Catherine assisted in his conversion to the Roman Catholic Church. She later left for Portugal in 1692. For her sick brother, King Pedro II, she was appointed Portugal's regent in 1704.

Catherine of Braganza Facts:
Four to six priests served in her home, and in 1665 Catherine made the decision to construct a religious residence east of St. James's that would be home to thirteen Portuguese Franciscans of the St. Peter of Alcantara order. The Friary was the name given to it after it was finished in 1667.

Catherine of Braganza Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 168 cm
In Meters 1.68 m
In feet Inches 5'6"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 55 Kg
In Pounds 121 lbs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Brown

Catherine of Braganza Family, Husband

Father's Name
John IV of Portugal
Mother's Name
Luisa de Guzmán
Spouse
Charles II Of England
Brother(s)
Afonso VI Of Portugal
Son(s)
Unnamed Son Stuart, Second Stillborn Child Stuart
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