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Mariana Victoria of Spain

Madrid, 31 Mar 1718 – Palace of Ajuda, 1781

12 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born31 Mar 1718, MadridRecords disagree1 source
  • TitleConsort of Portugalor Regent of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • TitleRegent of Portugalor Consort of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • Died1781, Palace of AjudaRecords disagree1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherElisabeth Farnesenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 31 Mar 1718

    Born in Madrid

  2. 1734–1746

    4 children are born

  3. 1781

    Dies in Palace of Ajuda

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 4

During her lifetime

She lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1710s · Mariana is born in Madrid

Who governed

In the news1700–1714

War of the Spanish Succession begins

The War of the Spanish Succession broke out in 1700, bringing years of heavy taxation, conscription, and famine that crippled local economies like Ubeda.

Music

The ubiquitous Spanish guitar

The five-course Spanish guitar was the most popular instrument, used in all social settings ranging from taverns to the royal court and households.

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.In Europe · 1701–1714

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.

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Daily life

Scarcity of water access

Water was scarce and difficult to access, often sourced from public fountains or bought from water carriers. Households also collected rainwater in cisterns, but supply depended heavily on weather and maintenance rather than a reliable piped network.

In the news1716

Nueva Planta decrees centralize administration

In 1716, Philip V issued the Nueva Planta decrees, which abolished regional laws and parliaments in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia to create a centralized, unitary state.

What people wore

Simple and borrowed festive wear for fishermen

Fishermen wore simple, uniform clothing including linen drawers, a woolen hat, and a sleeveless vest, adding a jacket only in cold weather. On feast days, they upgraded to a suit with silver shoe buckles and striped cotton stockings, often borrowed from relatives if they did not own one.

Getting around

Official mail speed reached 165 kilometers daily

Travelers using the official mail service (postas) were expected to cover about 30 leagues per day, which is approximately 165 kilometers. Those not experienced in riding required much longer, as official regulations required 45 minutes per league between posts.