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Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies

1822 - 1889

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Dona Teresa Cristina (14 March 1822 – 28 December 1889), nicknamed "the Mother of the Brazilians", was Empress of Brazil as the consort of Emperor Dom Pedro II from their marriage on 30 May 1843 until 15 November 1889, when the monarchy was abolished. Born a princess of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in present-day southern Italy, Teresa Cristina was the daughter of King Don Francesco I (Francis I) of the Italian branch of the House of Bourbon and his wife Maria Isabel (Maria Isabella). It was long believed by historians that the Princess was raised in an ultra-conservative, intolerant atmosphere which resulted in a timid and unassertive character in public and an ability to be contented with very little materially or emotionally. Recent studies revealed a more complex character, who despite having respected the social norms of the era, was able to assert a limited independence due to her strongly opinionated personality as well as her interest in learning, sciences and culture. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies is the 324th most popular companion (down from 300th in 2019), the 1,307th most popular biography from Italy (down from 1,233rd in 2019) and the 31st most popular Italian Companion.

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Among companions, Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies ranks 324 out of 784. Before her are Gertrude of Hohenberg, Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of Germany, Ildico, Eurydice II of Macedon, Sophia of Minsk, and Prince George William of Hanover. After her are Joan of England, Queen of Sicily, Berengaria of Portugal, Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria, Maria Isabel of Braganza, Maria Luisa of Savoy, and Licinia Eudoxia.

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Among people born in 1822, Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies ranks 24. Before her are Adelaide of Austria, Midhat Pasha, Joseph Bertrand, Francis, Duke of Cádiz, Robert Luther, and Ignacy Łukasiewicz. After her are Olga Nikolaevna of Russia, Prince Ferdinando, Duke of Genoa, Red Cloud, Juan, Count of Montizón, Henri Murger, and John Pope. Among people deceased in 1889, Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies ranks 20. Before her are Wilhelm Tempel, Princess Eugénie of Sweden, Wilkie Collins, Charles III, Prince of Monaco, Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, and Maria Mitchell. After her are Marie of Prussia, Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, Robert Browning, Giovanni Bottesini, Jules Dupré, and Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges.

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In Italy

Among people born in Italy, Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies ranks 1,307 out of 5,161. Before her are Baldassare Longhena (1596), Vladimir Bartol (1903), Lina Wertmüller (1928), Margaret of Savoy, Vicereine of Portugal (1589), Battista Farina (1893), and Alfredo Ottaviani (1890). After her are Pietro Della Valle (1586), Frederick the Simple (1342), Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan (1470), Francesco Rosi (1922), Antonio Quarracino (1923), and Francesco Foscari (1373).

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Among COMPANIONS In Italy

Among companions born in Italy, Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies ranks 31. Before her are Vibia Sabina (86), Rachele Mussolini (1890), Constantina (325), Amélie of Leuchtenberg (1812), Domitia Longina (100), and Adelaide del Vasto (1072). After her are Maria Luisa of Savoy (1688), Eleanor of Anjou (1289), Mary of Modena (1658), Galeria Valeria (300), Julia Drusilla (39), and Princess Marie of Orléans (1813).

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