When was Margaret of Austria born and where did she die?
Margaret of Austria was born on the 10th of January 1480 in Brussels. She died between midnight and one o'clock December 1530 after complications from a leg amputation.
Questions about Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What years did Margaret of Austria serve as governor of the Habsburg Netherlands?
Margaret of Austria governed the Low Countries from 1507 to 1515 and resumed her role from 1519 until her death in December 1530. Her tenure included periods serving as regent for both Maximilian I and Charles V.
How did Margaret of Austria secure peace with France during her reign?
Margaret of Austria negotiated the Ladies Peace treaty which forced France to give up claims over Flanders Artois and Franche-Comté. This agreement followed diplomatic efforts including the League of Cambrai formed in November 1508.
Which famous artworks were part of Margaret of Austria's collection at Mechelen palace?
Her inventory listed 385 paintings and sculptures including the Arnolfini Portrait and the Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. The collection also contained 132 exotic natural objects such as Aztec featherwork delivered by Hernán Cortés in 1523.
Who succeeded Margaret of Austria after her death on the 15th of November 1530?
Succession passed to her sister Mary of Hungary who was aged twenty-five when recalled to power. Mary had been widowed after Louis II died in the Battle Mohacs against Turks in 1526.