Maria Vittoria Carlotta Enrichetta Giovanna dal Pozzo, 6th Princess of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo (9 August 1847 – 8 November 1876), was an Italian noblewoman who wasQueen of Spain from 16 November 1870 until 11 February 1873 as the wife ofKing Amadeo I. Maria Vittoria inherited her princely title after the death of her father.[1] In 1867, she married Amadeo, then Duke of Aosta, second son of KingVictor Emmanuel II of Italy. In 1870, her husband became theking of Spain, making herqueen consort. King Amadeo abdicated after a reign of less than three years, and he and Maria Vittoria returned to Italy. She died inSanremo, Italy, in 1876.
| Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo | |
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| 6th Princess of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo | |
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| Queen consort of Spain | |
| Tenure | 16 November 1870 – 11 February 1873 |
| 6th Princess of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo | |
| Tenure | 26 March 1864 – 8 November 1876 |
| Predecessor | Carlo Emanuele dal Pozzo |
| Successor | Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy |
| Born | Maria Vittoria Carlotta Enrichetta Giovanna dal Pozzo (1847-08-09)9 August 1847 Paris,France |
| Died | 8 November 1876(1876-11-08) (aged 29) Sanremo,Italy |
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| House | Pozzo |
| Father | Carlo Emanuele dal Pozzo |
| Mother | Louise de Mérode |
Early life
editShe was the eldest and only surviving child ofCarlo Emanuele dal Pozzo della Cisterna, 5th Prince of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo, and his wife,Countess Louise de Mérode-Westerloo.[1] Upon the death of her father in 1864, she inherited his noble titles and thus became the Princess of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo, Marquise of Voghera and Countess of Ponderano, among other titles, in her own right.
Marriage
editOn 30 May 1867 inTurin, she marriedPrince Amadeo of Savoy, theDuke of Aosta and second son of KingVictor Emmanuel II of Italy.[1] Anurban legend grew and circulates that claims numerous tragedies to have befallen the wedding of Maria Vittoria and the Duke of Aosta;[2] an early source recounts the death of a stationmaster under the bridal party's train.[3]
Her husband waselected to occupy the vacantSpanish throne on 16 November 1870. She lived a discreet life in Spain and only involved herself in charity. Amadeoresigned from his position on 11 February 1873, and he and Maria Vittoria returned to Italy. Her health was damaged by the trip andchildbirth, and she died later that year oftuberculosis inSanremo.[4]
Issue
edit- Prince Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy-Aosta, Duke of Aosta (13 January 1869 – 4 July 1931),Marshal of Italy, married toPrincess Hélène of Orléans and had issue.
- Prince Vittorio Emanuele of Savoy-Aosta, Count of Turin (24 November 1870 – 10 October 1946), died unmarried.
- Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy-Aosta, Duke of the Abruzzi (29 January 1873 – 18 March 1933),Vice Admiral in theItalian Royal Navy, died unmarried.
Honours
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Kingdom of Italy :
Dame Grand Cross of theOrder of Saints Maurice and Lazarus.[5]
Austria-Hungary :
Dame of theOrder of the Starry Cross.[5]
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References
edit- ^abcde Badts de Cugnac, Chantal. Coutant de Saisseval, Guy. "Le Petit Gotha". Nouvelle Imprimerie Laballery, Paris 2002, p. 612 (French)ISBN 2-9507974-3-1
- ^Death and the Wedding Party 'Legend... we present it here without making any claims as to how real it might be' www.snopes.com, 1998
- ^Roger L. Williams,Gaslight and Shadow: The World of Napoleon III, 1851–1870 (NY: Macmillan, 1957), 156–57
- ^Find a grave: Maria Vittoria Dal Pozzo Della Cisterna www.findagrave.com
- ^abMediterranean Nobility- SAVOIA www.genmarenostrum.com
Maria Vittoria dal Pozzo Pozzo family Born: 7 January 1787 Died: 26 March 1864 | ||
| Royal titles | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Francisco de Asís, Duke of Cádizas king consort | Queen consort of Spain 16 November 1870 - 11 February 1873 | Vacant Title next held by Mercedes of Orléans |
| Italian royalty | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este | Duchess of Aosta 2nd Creation 30 May 1867 – 8 November 1876 | Vacant Title next held by Princess Maria Letizia Bonaparte |
| Italian nobility | ||
| Preceded by | 6th Princess of Cisterna d'Asti and of Belriguardo 26 March 1864 – 8 November 1876 | Succeeded by |