Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu (18 June 1521 – 10 October 1577; Portuguese pronunciation: ) was an Infanta of Portugal, the only daughter of King Manuel I of Portugal and Eleanor of Austria. A noted patron of the arts and buildings, Maria's personal wealth rivaled that of her half-brother, King John III of Portugal, making her the richest woman in Portugal and one of the wealthiest princesses in Europe.
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18 June 1521 Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal
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Died |
10 October 1577 (aged 56) Lisbon, Kingdom of Portugal
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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