Princess Luisa of Naples and Sicily

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Princess Luisa of Naples and Sicily
Born(1773-01-27)January 27, 1773
Naples, Kingdom of Naples
DiedDecember 19, 1802(1802-12-19) (aged 29)
Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily
SpouseFerdinand III of Sicily
HouseHouse of Bourbon-Two Sicilies
FatherFerdinand I of the Two Sicilies
MotherMaria Carolina of Austria


Princess Luisa of Naples and Sicily (27 January 1773 – 19 December 1802) was a member of the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies by birth and by marriage a Queen consort of Sicily.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Luisa was born in Naples, Kingdom of Naples, on 27 January 1773. She was the daughter of King Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies and Queen Maria Carolina of Austria.

Marriage[edit | edit source]

On 15 August 1790, Luisa married her cousin, Ferdinand III of Sicily, who later became King of Sicily. The couple had no children.

Death[edit | edit source]

Princess Luisa passed away on 19 December 1802 in Palermo, Kingdom of Sicily.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Despite her short life, Princess Luisa played a significant role in the royal court of Sicily during her time as Queen consort.

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD