Queen Marie Louise of Spain

Queen Marie Louise of Spain, born in 1782, was the wife of King Charles IV of Spain. She came from an influential Italian family and married into the Spanish royal family in 1809. Known for her beauty and diplomatic challenges, her reign faced political unrest and Napoleon's influence, which led to her son Ferdinand VII becoming king. Marie Louise's role was primarily that of a consort during a turbulent period in Spain's history, and her position reflected the complex alliances and tensions of European royalty in the early 19th century.