Maria Christina
Dowager-Queen of Spain, born in 1858. She was a daughter of Archduke Karl of Austria.
She married in 1879 Alfonso XII of Spain. A son, Alfonso XIII, was born in 1886 after the death of his father.
She acted as regent until her son became of age, May 17, 1902, and displayed great ability and tact in carrying on the affairs of the government.