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Maria Pia of Savoy

Turin, 16 Oct 1847 – Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi, 5 Jul 1911

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born16 Oct 1847, Turinnot verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of Portugal, 1862–1889or Grand Mistress of the Order of Saint Isabel, 1862–1889not verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Mistress of the Order of Saint Isabel, 1862–1889or Consort of Portugal, 1862–1889not verified1 source
  • Died5 Jul 1911, Palazzina di caccia of Stupiniginot verified1 source
  • FatherVictor Emmanuel II of Italynot verified1 source
  • MotherArchduchess Adelaide of Austrianot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 16 Oct 1847

    Born in Turin

  2. 1862–1889

    Consort of Portugal

  3. 1862–1889

    Grand Mistress of the Order of Saint Isabel

  4. 1863–1865

    2 children are born

  5. 5 Jul 1911

    Dies in Palazzina di caccia of Stupinigi, aged 63

Family

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Children · 2

During her lifetime

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

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The 1840s · Maria is born in Turin

In the news1847–1848

First telegraph line established in 1847

The first Italian telegraph line connecting Florence, Pisa, and Livorno was established in 1847. This technology represented a major leap in communication speed across the region.

What people wore

Cleanliness of Sorrento peasant women

Sorrento peasant women were noted for their cleanliness, never being seen in public without being combed and wearing footwear, even on regular work days.

Getting around

Climbing Mount Etna by horse and carriage

To climb Mount Etna, travelers would depart Catania by carriage for Nicolosi, then ride horses to the Casa degli inglesi, arriving at midnight. From there, they trekked 1.5 hours before dawn to reach the summit to witness the sunrise.

The Revolutions of 1848. Uprisings spread from Paris to Vienna, Berlin and Milan; most were put down, but serfdom ended in Austria.In Europe · 1848

The Revolutions of 1848. Uprisings spread from Paris to Vienna, Berlin and Milan; most were put down, but serfdom ended in Austria.

Horace Vernet · public domain

In the news1842

First seaside medical hostel opens in 1842

In 1842, a seaside hostel was opened in Viareggio, Tuscany, specifically for treating children suffering from tuberculosis. This was the first facility of its kind in Italy, marking an early attempt at marine therapy.

Music

Essential instruments for daily life

Castanets and tambourines were essential instruments for dancers, frequently accompanied by violins and guitars. Guitars were especially favored for nocturnal serenades, open-air concerts, and romantic declarations.

Daily life

Peasant homes in Fardella

Peasant homes in Fardella typically consisted of a ground floor for stables and storage, and a single first-floor room where families cooked, ate, and slept; they lacked both drinking water and electricity.