@womeninroyality: Princess María de las Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (1910-2000) was a Spanish royal, mother of King Juan Carlos I, who married Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona, and played a crucial role in facilitating her son's path to the Spanish throne, known for her spirit ("La Brava"), love of bullfighting, and efforts to unify the Bourbon dynasty. Born December 23, 1910, in Madrid, she was the daughter of Prince Carlos of Bourbon-Two Sicilies and Princess Louise of Orléans, linking her to Spanish, French, and Italian royalty. She married her second cousin, Infante Juan (Count of Barcelona), in Rome on October 12, 1935. They had four children: Infanta Pilar, Juan Carlos (future King of Spain), Infanta Margarita, and Infante Alfonso (who died young). King Alfonso XIII nicknamed her "La Brava" (The Brave) for her spirited personality. She lived in exile in France and Spain after the Spanish Republic, studying art at the Louvre. She lived in exile in France and Spain after the Spanish Republic, studying art at the Louvre. She was instrumental in persuading her husband to renounce his claim to the throne in favor of their son, Juan Carlos, paving the way for Spain's transition to democracy. She died on January 2, 2000, in Lanzarote, Spain, and was buried with royal honors at El Escorial Monastery at the age of 89. #historytok #mariadelasmercedes #fy #fyp #spainroyalfamily

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