Maria Fortunata d'Este
Maria Fortunata d'Este, Princess of Modena (24 November 1731 – 21 September 1803) was a Princess of the duchy of Modena and a great-granddaughter of Louis XIV through her mother (who was a granddaughter of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan) Born in Modena, Italy she would marry cousin of her mother's frae the French royal court at Versailles. She was Princess of Conti by marriage but they had no children. Known as Marie Fortunée in France. She presented her niece Louise Marie Adélaïde de Bourbon, Mademoiselle de Penthièvre to court in 1768. and enjoyed a good relationship with her niece The Princess of Lamballe. During the French Revolution she was exiled from France with her niece Adélaïde d'Orléans, and travelled to Venice where she died.
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| Maria Fortunata as the Countess of La Marche in 1768 by Carmontelle. | |
| Born | 24 November 1731 Ducal Palace, Modena |
| Died | 21 September 1803 (aged 71) Venice, Italy |
| Spouse | Louis François Joseph de Bourbon |
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| Maria Fortunata d'Este | |
| Father | Francesco III of Modena |
| Mother | Charlotte Aglaé d'Orléans |
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| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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- 24 November 1731 – 7 February 1759 Her Serene Highness Maria Fortunata d'Este, Princess of Modena.
- 7 February 1759 – 2 August 1776 Her Most Serene Highness The Countess of La Marche, Princess of the French royal blood by marriage.
- 2 August 1776 – 21 September 1803 Her Most Serene Highness The Princess of Conti, Princess of the French royal blood by marriage.