Maria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massa
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Maria Beatrice d'Este was the last descendant of the House of Este, of the House of Cybo-Malaspina and, through her maternal grandmother Ricciarda, also of the House of Gonzaga of Novellara and Bagnolo. Ducal princess of Modena and Reggio, she became the sovereign duchess of Massa and Carrara from 1790 until 1796 and from 1815 until her death in 1829. Through her marriage, she was co-founder of the new House of Austria-Este.
Portrait by Anton von Maron, 1772
Archduke Ferdinand of Austria with his wife Maria Beatrice d'Este holding Archduchess Maria Leopoldine, standing is Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria-Este wearing a pink dress.
Image: Maria Theresa of Austria Este queen of Sardinia
Image: Maria Leopoldine of Habsburg Este
House of Este
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The House of Este is a European dynasty of North Italian origin whose members ruled parts of Italy and Germany for many centuries.
George I, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, Prince-Elector of Hanover, Duke of Brunswick. Portrait c. 1714, the year of his accession, by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Borso d'Este, the first Duke of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio
Leonello d'Este, by Pisanello
Ercole I d'Este