OTD 27 June 1655 Eleonora Gonzaga

23 September 1598 marks the birth of Eleonora Gonzaga. She was the daughter
of Vincenzo I Gonzaga and Eleonora de' Medici.


Eleonora Gonzaga - Source picture: Wikipedia

Eleonora Gonzaga was known for her beauty and that took the attention of
Ferdinand II, Holy Roman Emperor. 

On 2 February 1622 she married the Emperor in Innsbruck.
The Royal Couple had no children but Eleonora became the stepmother
of the children from the Emperor's first marriage.

Eleonora died on 27 June 1655 in Vienna.

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