Maria of Austria

Maria of Austria (18 September, 1505 – 18 October, 1558) is also known variously as Mary, Marie or Maria of Hungary (after her marriage) of Austria (due to her country of origin) or "of Habsburg".

Queen of Hungary

Before Maria closed her first year of life, she was promised as a wife to the first son to be born to Ladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary and his fourth wife Anne de Foix. This son was born in 1506 and was to become Louis II of Hungary and Bohemia.

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Ladislaus II of Bohemia and Hungary - 1506 - Louis II of Hungary and Bohemia

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They were married on 13 January, 1522 in Budapest. Their joint portrait still exists. Both his robes and her alleged wedding dress are on display at the National Museum of Hungary.

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13 January - 1522 - Budapest - Hungary

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Maria served as Queen consort of Hungary and Bohemia for four years and seven months. On 29 August, 1526, Louis was killed in the Battle of Mohács while leading his forces against Suleiman the Magnificent of the Ottoman Empire. They were childless. The joined crowns of Hungary and Bohemia passed to her brother Ferdinand.

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Queen consort - Hungary - Bohemia - 29 August - 1526 - Battle of Mohács - Suleiman the Magnificent - Ottoman Empire

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