Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy
Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy (17 September 1688 – 14 February 1714), nicknamed La Savoyana, was Queen of Spain by marriage to King Philip V. She acted as regent during her husband's absence from 1702 until 1703 and had great influence as a political adviser during the War of the Spanish Succession. Because of her effectiveness, she was well-loved in her adoptive country.
| Maria Luisa Gabriella of Savoy | |||||
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Portrait by Miguel Jacinto Melendez, c. 1712 | |||||
| Queen consort of Spain | |||||
| Tenure | 2 November 1701 – 14 February 1714 | ||||
| Born | 17 September 1688 Royal Palace of Turin, Savoy | ||||
| Died | 14 February 1714 (aged 25) Royal Alcazar of Madrid, Spain | ||||
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| Spouse | Philip V of Spain | ||||
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| House | Savoy | ||||
| Father | Victor Amadeus II, Duke of Savoy | ||||
| Mother | Anne Marie d'Orléans | ||||
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