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4 unusual facts about Maria II of Portugal


2nd Lancers Regiment

The Portuguese lancers were given the mission (and created for the purpose) to defend the Queen Maria II.

George Carter Bignell

He saw action in the Portuguese “Little Civil War” in 1847, as part of a British squadron sent to support Queen Maria II.

Philipp von Neumann

In December 1826 Neumann was sent to Brazil to negotiate the marriage of Pedro's daughter Maria to his brother Miguel, and the demand by Miguel that he be recognised as regent of Portugal.

Queen Mary

Maria II of Portugal (1819–1853) also known as Maria II, the Good Mother, daughter of Pedro IV of Portugal and I of Brazil and Archduchess Maria Leopoldina and mother of Pedro V of Portugal and Luis of Portugal



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