Background
Maria Theresa was a daughter of Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen and Princess Hildegard of Bavaria. In June 1862, King Louis I of Portugal asked Maria Theresa to marry him in a letter sent to her father.
Maria Theresa was a daughter of Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen and Princess Hildegard of Bavaria. In June 1862, King Louis I of Portugal asked Maria Theresa to marry him in a letter sent to her father.
Both agreed that the best choice was Maria Theresa. Thus, King Luís sent his letter. However, his wish was not fulfilled as her father, Archduke Albert, thought she was too young at the time (she was one month away from turning 17) and needed to finish her education.
Two weeks after, Luís asked for the hand of Princess Maria Pia of Savoy and, this time, was accepted, even though Maria Pia, born in 1847, was even younger than Maria Theresa.
He was the son of Duke Alexander of Württemberg and of Princess Marie d"Orléans.
