Maria Sofia of Neuburg

Maria Sofia of Neuburg (German: Maria Sophie Elisabeth; 6 August 1666 – 4 August 1699) was the queen consort of Portugal as the wife of King Peter II from 1687 until her death in 1699. A popular queen. she was Known in Portugal as Maria Sofia she was popular for her extraordinary generosity. Her sisters included Empress Eleonore Magdalene, wife of Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor as well as the last wife of Charles II of Spain Mariana and the Duchess of Parma, mother of Elisabeth Farnese the second wife of Philip V of Spain.

Children

 * 1) João of Portugal, Prince of Brazil, Duke of Braganza (30 August 1688 – 17 September 1688) died young.
 * 2) João V o Portugal 22 October 1689 – 31 Julie 1750) King of Portugal. Married Maria Anna of Austria and had children.
 * 3) Infante Francisco o Portugal, Duke of Beja (25 May 1691 – 21 July 1742) Duke o Beja, never married but had illegitimate children.
 * 4) Infante Antonio o Portugal (15 March 1695 – 20 October 1757) died unmarried without children.
 * 5) Infanta Teresa Maria o Portugal (24 Februar 1696 – 16 February 1704) died young.
 * 6) Infante Manuel of Portugal, Count of Ourém (3 August 1697 – 3 August 1766) died unmarried.
 * 7) Infanta Francisca Josefa o Portugal (30 January 1699 – 15 Julie 1736) died unmarried and without children.

Titles and styles

 * 6 August 1666 - 11 August 1687 Her Serene Highness Princess Marie Sophie of Neuburg, Countess Palatine of Neuburg, Princess of the Palatinate.
 * 11 August 1687 – 4 August 1699 Her Majesty The Queen of Portugal and the Algarves

Honours

 * Dame of the Order of the Starry Cross (Austria)