Ana de Jesus
Queen Ana
Princess Ana de Jesus Maria was an infanta of Portugal as the daughter of King John VI . Later, through political negotiations of her brother, Emperor Pedro I of Brazil, became the wife of Crown Prince William of America by proxy in 1825. The couple met in 1826, followed by William and Pedro discussing continental policy.
In 1828, the royal couple welcomed their first child, Princess Maria. Maria would be followed by Edward, Andrew, and Sophia.
In 1848, the now Queen Ana heard word of the Seneca Falls Convention and that of American women's desires for autonomy. Though arriving late and without invitation, her attendance with her daughters caused a stir and controversy. When she took the Declaration of Sentiments to the king. Many in the papers called her slurs, insisting she was a foreigner forcing her ideas on the American people, causing upset in the traditional household values. However, it was said she did not look to her own rights, but wished to elevate those of her daughters. She began to criticize her and her daughter's roles in court. William agreed to meet with Chancellor Hale.
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