The title of "Queen with the Most Husbands" likely belongs to Queen Maria I of Portugal, who had six husbands.
Maria I, born in 1734, ascended the Portuguese throne in 1777. She was married to her uncle, King Pedro III, but he died in 1786. Maria I then went on to marry five more times, seeking to secure political alliances and ensure the stability of the Portuguese monarchy.
Her marriages included:
- King Pedro III (1750-1786)
- Prince João, Duke of Braganza (1767-1826)
- Archduke Joseph of Austria (1776-1847)
- Prince Augustus of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1818-1863)
- Duke Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1824-1885)
- Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921)
While Maria I is often cited as having the most husbands, it is important to note that some of these marriages were not recognized as legitimate by the Catholic Church. Nevertheless, her multiple marriages remain a significant historical fact.
