Barbara of Portugal, Queen of Spain

Barbara of Portugal, Queen of Spain (1711–1758) was a Spanish composer, queen consort and socialite.

Also recorded as Bárbara of Portugal; Queen, consort of Fernando VI, King of Spain María Bárbara; María Bárbara de Braganza; Reine d'Espagne Marie Barbara de Bragance; Königin Maria Barbara Spanien; Bárbara de Braganza.

Barbara of Portugal, Queen of Spain in brief

Born
1711
Died
1758
Known for
composer, queen consort, socialite and patron of the arts
Place of birth
Lisbon
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Overview

Born at Lisbon in 1711, died at Aranjuez in 1758.

In detail

the recorded working language is Portuguese, Spanish and French.

The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Positions recorded include Consort of Spain.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Starry Cross.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q230878: Barbara of Portugal, Queen of Spain

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