About Eufrasia de Guzmán
Lived 1541 – 1604 (aged 62–63). Eufrasia de Guzmán was a Spanish lady-in-waiting.
Eufrasia de Guzmán (fl. 1592) was a Spanish courtier. She was the long-term royal mistress of King Philip II of Spain.
She was the lady-in-waiting of Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal from 1550. She was the mistress of Philip in 1559–1564, when the king waited for his wife Elizabeth of Valois to be old enough to sexually consummate their marriage.
She had a son with Philip in 1564, after which Philip arranged a marriage for her (to a prince of Ascoli) and terminated the relationship.
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Who was Eufrasia de Guzmán?
Spanish courtier
When was Eufrasia de Guzmán born?
Eufrasia de Guzmán was born in 1541 in Torrelaguna.
When did Eufrasia de Guzmán die?
Eufrasia de Guzmán died on 7 August 1604 in Madrid.
What was Eufrasia de Guzmán's occupation?
Eufrasia de Guzmán was a lady-in-waiting.
What nationality was Eufrasia de Guzmán?
Eufrasia de Guzmán was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eufrasia de Guzmán. https://biography.guide/eufrasia-de-guzman/
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