Margaret of Bavaria, Marchioness of Mantua

Margaret of Bavaria (1442–1479) was a Marchioness consort of Mantua, married in 1463 to Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua.[1] She was regent in the absence of her spouse during his military campaign in 1479.

Margaret of Bavaria
Margaret of Bavaria
Born1442
Munich
Died1479
Mantua
Noble familyHouse of Wittelsbach
Spouse(s)Federico I Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua
FatherAlbert III, Duke of Bavaria
MotherAnna of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Einbeck

Life

Margaret was the daughter of Albert III, Duke of Bavaria and Anna of Brunswick-Grubenhagen-Einbeck.[2] The marriage between Margaret and Frederico helped trading relations between the two states.

Margaret was hunch-backed and was not able to speak or read Italian when she arrived, but the relationship with Frederico was described as happy. The court was dominated by her mother-in-law, but Margaret avoided all conflicts.

During his war against Aragon, Frederico appointed Margaret as regent in his absence during the spring and summer of 1479.

She died during her reign.

Issue

Margaret and Frederico had:

Ancestors

References
  1. Jansen 2008, p. 199.
  2. James 2020, p. xvi.

Sources
  • James, Carolyn (2020). A Renaissance Marriage: The Political and Personal Alliance of Isabella d'Este & Francesco Gonzaga, 1490-1519. Oxford University Press.
  • Jansen, S. (2008). Debating Women, Politics, and Power in Early Modern Europe. Palgrave Macmillan.
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