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Marie Henriette of Austria: Queen of the Belgians from 1865 to 1902.
Born in Buda (died at age 66).
Biography
Marie Henriette of Austria was Queen of the Belgians as the wife of King Leopold II. The marriage was arranged against the will of both Marie Henriette and Leopold and became unhappy due to their dissimilarity, and after 1872 the couple lived separate lives, though they continued to appear together in public. Queen Marie Henriette was described as an energetic and intelligent horsewoman, foremost devoted to her animals. In 1895, she openly retired from public life and lived her last seven years in the city of Spa, where she became known as "The Queen of Spa".
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Marie Henriette of Austria was born on and passed away on at the age of 66.
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Marie Henriette of Austria was born in Buda.
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