Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria: Biography, Facts and Career
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Maria Antonia of Bavaria (18 July 1724 – 23 April 1780) was a German princess, composer, singer, harpsichordist and patron of the arts, known particularly for her operas: Il trionfo della fedeltà (“The triumph of fidelity”) and Talestri, regina delle amazoni (“Talestri, queen of the Amazons”). She was Electress of Saxony as the wife of Frederick Christian, Elector of Saxony. Following the latter's death in 1763, she became the Regent of Saxony for their son Frederick Augustus I of Saxony.
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- Full name: Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria
- Born: 1724-07-18
- Nationality: Electorate of Saxony
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q61649
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Who is Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria?
Maria Antonia of Bavaria (18 July 1724 – 23 April 1780) was a German princess, composer, singer, harpsichordist and patron of the arts, known particularly for her operas: Il trionfo della fedeltà (“The triumph of fidelity”) and Talestri, regina delle amazoni (“Talestri, queen of the Amazons”).
What nationality is Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria?
Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria is Electorate of Saxony.
When was Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria born?
Maria Antonia Walpurgis of Bavaria was born on 1724-07-18.
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