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Early Marriage Difficulties
- When
- 1843-1851
- Where
- Rio de Janeiro
The marriage began poorly, with Teresa Cristina acknowledging her difficult temperament and seeking forgiveness in 1845.
The marriage between Pedro II and Teresa Cristina started off badly. In a letter dated 2 May 1845, Teresa Cristina sought forgiveness for her actions during the early days. In 1851, she acknowledged her difficult temperament, asking Pedro II to forgive her for her character. The Empress bore children in the years following, beginning in 1845.
Sources
- Pedro II of Brazil Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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