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María Sidonia Riederer von Parr

1600 – 1624

German noble, lady to Margaret of Austria, consort to Philipe III of Spain

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About María Sidonia Riederer von Parr

Lived 1600 – 1624. María Sidonia Riederer von Parr was a courtier.

María Sidonia Riederer de Parr (died 1624), was a Spanish courtier. She was the influential favorite and confidante of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain.

She and the chaplain Haller are noted to have been the two favorites and confidantes of the queen. She participated in the queen's party at court, together with among others Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress and Archduchess Margaret of Austria (1567–1633), which worked to depose the powerful favorite of the king, Francisco Gómez de Sandoval, 1st Duke of Lerma.

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Important facts

Born
1600
Birth century
16th century
Died
10 November 1624, Madrid
Occupation
Courtier

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Frequently asked questions

Who was María Sidonia Riederer von Parr?

German noble, lady to Margaret of Austria, consort to Philipe III of Spain

When was María Sidonia Riederer von Parr born?

María Sidonia Riederer von Parr was born in 1600.

When did María Sidonia Riederer von Parr die?

María Sidonia Riederer von Parr died on 10 November 1624 in Madrid.

What was María Sidonia Riederer von Parr's occupation?

María Sidonia Riederer von Parr was a courtier.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: María Sidonia Riederer von Parr

· Wikidata: Q106635794

· DBpedia: María Sidonia Riederer de Parr

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