Maria II of Portugal (died 1853)

Maria II of Portugal

Queen of Portugal (r. 1826–1828; 1834–1853)

Dona Maria II also known as "the Educator" or as "the Good Mother", was Queen of Portugal from 1826 to 1828, and again from 1834 to 1853. Her supporters considered her to be the rightful queen also during the period between her two reigns.