Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy

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Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy
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Reign
Coronation
Predecessor
Successor
SpouseFerdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria
Issue
Full Name
HouseHouse of Savoy
FatherVictor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy
MotherChristine Marie of France
Birth Date6 November 1636
Birth PlaceTurin, Duchy of Savoy
Death Date13 June 1676 (aged 39)
Death PlaceMunich, Electorate of Bavaria
Burial Date
Burial Place


Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy (6 November 1636 – 13 June 1676) was a member of the House of Savoy by birth and became the Electress of Bavaria by marriage to Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria. She was born in Turin, Duchy of Savoy, and passed away in Munich, Electorate of Bavaria.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Henriette Adelaide was born on 6 November 1636 in Turin, the capital of the Duchy of Savoy. She was the daughter of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy and Christine Marie of France.

Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]

Henriette Adelaide married Ferdinand Maria, Elector of Bavaria in 1650. The couple had several children together.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Princess Henriette Adelaide of Savoy is remembered for her contributions to the cultural and artistic development of Bavaria during her time as Electress.

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