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Charlotte (Carlota), former Empress of Mexico

1840–1927

the future Empress of Mexico, Victoria's cousin

Victoria and Albert's cousin

Facts

Born:
7 June 1840
Died:
19 January 1927 (aged 86)
  • At Albert's death (1861): aged 21
  • At Victoria's Golden Jubilee (1887): aged 47
  • At Victoria's death (1901): aged 60

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Life in the Almanack

  1. 7 June 1840 Birth of Princess Charlotte of Belgium, the future Empress of Mexico, Victoria's cousin
  2. 10 April 1864 Archduke Maximilian accepts the imperial crown of Mexico – Charlotte becomes Empress of Mexico aged 23
  3. 19 January 1927 Death of Charlotte (Carlota), former Empress of Mexico, Victoria's cousin aged 86