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Mercedes of Orléans
Queen consort of Spain in 1878 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
María de las Mercedes of Orléans (24 June 1860 – 26 June 1878) was Queen of Spain as the first wife of King Alfonso XII. She was born in Madrid, the daughter of Antoine of Orléans, Duke of Montpensier, and Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain.
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Queen consort of Spain | |||||
Tenure | 23 January 1878 – 26 June 1878 | ||||
Born | (1860-06-24)24 June 1860 Palacio Real, Madrid, Spain | ||||
Died | 26 June 1878(1878-06-26) (aged 18) Palacio Real, Madrid, Spain | ||||
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House | Orléans | ||||
Father | Antoine d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier | ||||
Mother | Infanta Luisa Fernanda of Spain |
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