Queen Mary I of Portugal

Queen Mary I of Portugal, born in 1737, was the only reigning queen of Portugal from 1777 until her death in 1816. She was known for her strong personality and efforts to restore Portugal’s sovereignty after a period of foreign influence. Her reign saw efforts to modernize the country’s administration and economy. Despite her challenges, including periods of mental illness, she remained an important figure in Portuguese history. Her legacy includes her dedication to national independence and her role as a female monarch in a predominantly male-dominated era.