Anna de Austria

Anna de Austria (German: Anna von Österreich) (November 2nd, 1549 - Present) Was the eldest daughter of Maximilian, Kaiser des Heiligen Römischen Reiches, and his consort Maria von Österreich In 1570 she would wed her Maternal uncle, Felipe II, Rey de España. Said to have lightened up the stiff and strict court of Spain, with her cheerful and outgoing personality. She was cherished by the court and people of Spain, for her charitable ways and was a symbol of piety and faith to her subjects.

Early Life
After a tiresome labour, on a barren and bleak November morning, Ihre Königliche Hoheit, Anna von Österreich, Erzherzogin von Österreich (Archduchess of Austria) was born. While she was not an male heir, she would become her father’s favorite as she grew older. She enjoyed participating in activities with her father. It is known that Maximillian's concern and love for Anna von Österreich was of paramount importance once having postponed an "Nachlässe von Ungarn" (Estates of Hungary) meeting, due to Anna being ill.

Her father would ensure that she would receive the best education any parent could dream of their children having, Anna von Österreich was one in ten-thousand having being born into one of the most prestigious families in Europe, her education would consist of; literature, arithmetic, theology, German, Latin, Spanish, Italian, French, and sewing.

Marriage
Anna von Österreich, being the daughter of the first born daughter of the Kaiser des Heiligen Römischen Reiches, she was the most sought out match in Europe, being a suitable candidate for any Catholic European Sovereign. She was originally betrothed to her cousin, Su Alteza Real, Don Carlos, Prince de Asturias the first son and heir to Philip II, Rey de España this arrangement fell through after Don Carlos, Prince de Asturias passed away due to his eating habits.

Two years after the death of Phillip II's wife, Elisabeth de France daughter of Henri II de France, Roi de France et Duc de Bretagne and Catherine de Médicis, Reine Consort de France, Duchesse Consort de Bretagne it was announced that Anna von Österreich would be the next Reine of España by marrying the man she was originally betrothed to father after he was left a widower, the two were proxy married and Anna was sent off to Spain accompanied by her brothers where she had her official handover.

Queen of Spain
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