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Theresa of Portugal

Queen of León (1178 – 1250)

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Also known as Theresia van Portugal

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Occupation: nun
Position held: Royal consort of Leon
Citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal
Born: October 4, 1178
Died: June 18, 1250

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Theresa of Portugal was Queen of Léon as the first wife of her first cousin King Alfonso IX of León. When her marriage was annulled because of consanguinity, she retired to a convent. She was beatified in 1705.

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