Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria

Austrian archduchess

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Lived 1746–1804, aged 58

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1746–1804
Aged 58

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FatherFrancis I, Holy Roman Emperor

MotherMaria Theresa

SiblingMaria Carolina of Austria

SiblingMaria Christina, Duchess of Teschen

SiblingArchduchess Maria Anna of Austria

SiblingMarie Antoinette

SiblingArchduchess Maria Elisabeth of Austria

SiblingLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperor

SiblingFerdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Este

SiblingArchduke Charles Joseph of Austria

SiblingJoseph II, Holy Roman Emperor

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Maria Amalia ran Parma from behind the throne for 33 years after marrying its duke in 1769. Born to Maria Theresa, she wielded actual power while her husband held the title.

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Maria Amalia was duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla by marriage to Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma. She was born an archduchess of Austria as the daughter of Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I. Upon her arrival in Parma in 1769 until the death of her husband in 1802, she was the de facto ruler of the duchy.

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