Bombay in the dowry
Catherine of Braganza's dowry when she married Charles II in 1662 included Tangier and Bombay. She is also credited with making tea fashionable at the English court.
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Catherine of Braganza
1638–1705 · Braganza
Queen consort of England, Scotland and Ireland. Born at Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa. Died at Palácio da Bemposta.
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Family
- Father
- John IV of Portugal
- Mother
- Luisa de Guzmán
- Married
- Charles II of England 1662
- Siblings (4)
- Teodósio, Prince of Brazil 1634
Infanta Joana, Princess of Beira 1635
Afonso VI of Portugal 1643
Peter II of Portugal 1648
Related to
- Catherine of Braganza was the 25× great-granddaughter of Charlemagne.
- Catherine of Braganza was the fifth cousin 6 times removed of Victoria.
- Catherine of Braganza was the fourth cousin of Louis XIV of France.