Background
Barberini was born 24 October 1628. The eldest of five children to Taddeo Barberini, Prince of Palestrina and his wife Anna Colonna, a daughter of Filippo Colonna, Prince of Paliano.
Duchess of Modena Duke of Modena
Barberini was born 24 October 1628. The eldest of five children to Taddeo Barberini, Prince of Palestrina and his wife Anna Colonna, a daughter of Filippo Colonna, Prince of Paliano.
Born into the Barberini family, she was the last wife of Francesco I d"Este, Duke of Modena. She was the sister of Maffeo Barberini and Cardinal Carlo Barberini and the Grand-Niece of Pope Urban VIII. Her uncles included three Cardinals. Francesco Barberini, Antonio Barberini and Girolamo Colonna.