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".

Regent in the Netherlands

Maria would not marry again. Her chance at personal rule came four years later. Her paternal aunt Margaret of Austria died on 1 December, 1530, leaving the position of Governor of the Seventeen Provinces vacant. Her brother Charles established Maria as his regent of the Netherlands. She remained on the post until 1555. She was replaced by Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy.

Related Topics:
Margaret of Austria - 1 December - 1530 - Governor - Seventeen Provinces - Regent - Netherlands - 1555 - Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy

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She died three years later in Cigalos.

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Preceded by:Margaret of Austria

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Governors of the Habsburg Netherlands

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Succeeded by:Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy

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Exhibition

Until December 18 2005, there is an exhibition about Margaret of York, Margaret of Austria and Mary in Mechelen, Belgium.

Related Topics:
December 18 - 2005 - Margaret of York - Margaret of Austria - Mechelen - Belgium

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