Friday, March 14, 2008
RANDOM EB POST
CATHERINE of Braganza-16-38-1705 queen of charles II. born at villa vicosa in portugal. father duke of braganza and rightful heir to portuguese throne. and after many years struggle w/spain, was king.mother a woman of great ability and governed portugal after kings death. mom saw restoration in the future and proposed cath in marriage for an ally. after restoration, agreed to big dowry. married in 1603. charles at 1st pleased. not a happy marriage. cath brought up in convent, and not court material, but charles a bad boy. he was heartless and inconstant. flaunted ex-mistresses. she was neglected. returned to port in 1692 a few years after ch kicked the bucket. no kids. tho he had plenty of bastards.
