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Marriage of Charles VI and Elisabeth Christine

When
1707–1708
Where
Bamberg, Germany; Barcelona, Spain
Episodes
2

In 1708, the future Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI married Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel in Barcelona. The union produced four children, including Maria Theresa, and was marked by pressure for a male heir.

Episodes

  1. 1 May 1707 · Bamberg, GermanyConversion to Catholicism

    Elisabeth Christine converted to Catholicism in Bamberg in May 1707 after tutoring by Empress Eleonore.

  2. 1 August 1708 · Barcelona, SpainWedding in Barcelona

    Charles and Elisabeth Christine married in Barcelona on 1 August 1708 after her arrival in Spain.

Background and detail

The Wedding. Elisabeth Christine arrived in Spain in July 1708. She married Charles on 1 August 1708 in the church of Santa María del Mar in Barcelona. The couple had four children, including Maria Theresa, and the marriage was dominated by pressure for a male heir.

People involved

Sources

  1. Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13

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