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Upsetting Facts About Maria Anna Of Spain, The Holy Roman Empress

The International InfantaA little-known empress from the early to mid-17th century was the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain. Not only was she married to an important leader of the Holy Roman Empire, but she was...

April 18, 2025 M. Clarke


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