The purpose of this paper is to present the fundaments of the dynastic politics of the Portuguese Royal Family in second half of the seventeenth century, especially the potential marriage alliances with the most important
Royal Houses of the Habsburg Europe.
According to this, we will study the matrimonial contract of D. ...
(Show more)The purpose of this paper is to present the fundaments of the dynastic politics of the Portuguese Royal Family in second half of the seventeenth century, especially the potential marriage alliances with the most important
Royal Houses of the Habsburg Europe.
According to this, we will study the matrimonial contract of D. Pedro 11, king of Portugal, with D. Maria Sofia Isabel de Neuburg, daughter of the count of Palatinate, highlighting the importance of the dowry and of the
estates given to the queen, which supports her household.
In a second level, we will reconstitute the German retinue of D. Maria Sofia de Neuburgo, considering its composition, number and social profile, emphasizing their strong political and social action that contributes to consolidate the political and diplomatic relationships between Portugal
and the Palatinate.
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