Maria Pia of Savoy

Maria Pia of Savoy, born on October sixteenth, eighteen forty-seven, was an Italian princess of the illustrious House of Savoy. Her life was marked by her dual roles as a royal and a public figure, showcasing her talents in both politics and photography.

On October sixth, eighteen sixty-two, Maria Pia married King Luís I of Portugal in a grand ceremony held in Lisbon, thus becoming the Queen of Portugal. This union not only solidified her royal status but also linked the Portuguese throne to the House of Savoy, making her the third queen from this lineage to ascend the Portuguese throne, following Mafalda and Marie-Françoise of Savoy-Nemours.

Maria Pia's baptism was a significant event, as she received a Golden Rose from her godfather, Pope Pius IX, symbolizing her noble birth and the blessings of the Church. Throughout her life, she served as the grand mistress of the Order of Saint Isabel, reflecting her commitment to charitable works and her role in the royal court.