Maria Caterina Farnese

Maria Caterina Farnese (18 February 1615 – 25 July 1646) was a member of the Ducal House of Farnese. She was Duchess of Modena as the first wife of Francesco I d'Este, Duke of Modena. Maria Caterina was a proposed bride for Charles II of England but the plans never materialised before Charles married Catherine of Braganza.

Issue

 * 1) Alfonso d'Este, Hereditary Prince of Modena (1632) died in infancy.
 * 2) Alfonso IV d'Este, Duke of Modena (2 February 1634 – 16 July 1662) married Laura Martinozzi and had issue.
 * 3) Isabella d'Este (3 October 1635 – 21 August 1666) married Ranuccio II Farnese, Duke of Parma and had issue.
 * 4) Leonore d'Este (1639–1640) died in infancy.
 * 5) Tedald d'Este (1640–1643) died in infancy.
 * 6) Almerigo d'Este (8 May 1641 – 14 November 1660) died unmarried.
 * 7) Eleonora d'Este (1643 – 24 February 1722) never married.
 * 8) Maria d'Este (8 December 1644 – 20 August 1684) married Ranuccio II Farnese, Duke of Parma and had issue.
 * 9) Tedald d'Este (1646) died in infancy.

Titles

 * 18 February 1615 – 11 January 1631 Maria Caterina Farnese, Princess of Parma.
 * 11 January 1631 – 25 July 1646 Her Highness The Duchess of Modena.