Maria Cristina de Figueroa

Maria Cristina de Figueroa (1558-1620) was Queen of Brunant as the consort of King Willem I.

Biography
She was born to the Spanish Duke of Feria and his English wife, Jane Dormer. Maria Cristina was married to the childless King Willem in 1575, at the age of just 17. The King had a sickly son who died in 1576 and the marriage was meant to increase his chances for an heir. The queen bore him three children, including his desired son:


 * Princess Mariana (1577-1598)
 * Prince Adrian (1580-1649)
 * Princess Amalia (1591-1651)