Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria (1687–1703)

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Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria
Born6 March 1687
Vienna, Austria
Died14 April 1703 (aged 16)
Vienna, Austria
Burial
Names
Maria Josepha Clementina
HouseHouse of Habsburg
FatherLeopold I, Holy Roman Emperor
MotherEleonor Magdalene of Neuburg


Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria (6 March 1687 – 14 April 1703) was a member of the House of Habsburg and an Archduchess of Austria. She was born in Vienna, the daughter of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor and his third wife, Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha was born into the prominent House of Habsburg, a dynasty that played a significant role in European history. Her father, Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, was a key figure in the Holy Roman Empire, and her mother, Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg, was known for her piety and charitable works.

Family and Lineage[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha was one of several children born to Leopold I and Eleonor Magdalene. Her siblings included notable figures such as Joseph I, Holy Roman Emperor and Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor. The Habsburg family was known for its extensive political connections and influence across Europe.

Death and Burial[edit | edit source]

Maria Josepha died at a young age of 16 on 14 April 1703 in Vienna. She was buried in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, a traditional burial place for members of the Habsburg dynasty.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Although Maria Josepha did not live long enough to make a significant impact, her life is a reflection of the Habsburg family's prominence and the roles played by women in European aristocracy during that era.

Ancestry[edit | edit source]


See also[edit | edit source]

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD