Maria II of Portugal marries Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
- When
- 1836–1837
- Where
- Lisbon
- Episodes
- 2
Queen Maria II of Portugal married Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on 9 April 1836. This union followed the death of her first husband, Auguste de Beauharnais, in March 1835. Ferdinand, born in 1816, was a member of the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha dynasty. The marriage established a partnership that would eventually lead to Ferdinand becoming King Consort after the birth of their heir in 1837.
Episodes
- Legal Status Change
Ferdinand remained Prince Consort until the birth of his son in 1837, as per Portuguese law requiring an heir for the title of King.
- Marriage Ceremony
Maria II married Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha on 9 April 1836 in Lisbon, following the death of her first husband.
Background and detail
Marriage. The wedding took place on 9 April 1836. Maria II married Ferdinand, a cultured prince of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Ferdinand received the Grand Cross of the Sash of the Three Orders as a wedding gift from Maria.
Succession. Under Portuguese law, Ferdinand could only become King after the birth of an heir. This rule meant he remained Prince Consort until their first son, Pedro, was born in 1837. The marriage was crucial for the continuation of the Bragança dynasty. Ferdinand's role as co-ruler began only after this event, marking a shift in the constitutional monarchy.
People involved
- Maria II of Portugal · Queen
- Ferdinand II of Portugal · Prince Consort
Sources
- Ferdinand II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
- Maria II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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