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Maria Pia of Savoy, Queen Consort of Luis I of Portugal (died 1911)

On October 16, in the year 1847, Maria Pia of Savoy, Queen Consort of Luis I of Portugal (died 1911). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 16, one of 493 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Maria Pia of Savoy. Learn more below.

Dona Maria Pia was by birth an Italian princess of the House of Savoy and by marriage Queen of Portugal as the wife of King Luís I of Portugal. On the day of her baptism, Pope Pius IX, her godfather, gave her a Golden Rose. Maria Pia was married to Luís on 6 October 1862 in Lisbon. She was the grand mistress of the Order of Saint Isabel. She was the third queen of the House of Savoy on the Portuguese throne after Mafalda and Marie-Françoise of Savoy-Nemours.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 16, 1847 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 9 June 2026.

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