Portrait of Margaret of Austria, dressed as a widow, by Bernard van Orley

The Archduchess Margaret (Margaretha) of Austria (10 January 1480 – 1 December 1530) was a Habsburg princess, the daughter of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor and Mary of Burgundy. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1576x2305, 416 KB) Note: Margaret became regent of Flanders (where Orley was resident) in 1515 and died in 1530 [2], dating this portrait to 1515-1530. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1576x2305, 416 KB) Note: Margaret became regent of Flanders (where Orley was resident) in 1515 and died in 1530 [2], dating this portrait to 1515-1530. ... Joris van Zelle (1519) Oil on oak, 39 x 32 cm Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels Bernard van Orley (1491 - 1542) was a significant Flemish artist. ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events March 6 - Treaty of Toledo - Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain recognize African conquests of Afonso of Portugal and he cedes the Canary Islands to Spain Great standing on the Ugra river - Muscovy becomes independent from the Golden Horde. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy; also used as the flag of the Austrian Empire until the Ausgleich of 1867. ... Portrait by Albrecht Dürer, 1519 (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna). ... Mary of Burgundy Mary (February 13, 1457 – March 27, 1482), duchess of Burgundy, only child of Charles the Bold, duke of Burgundy, and his wife Isabella of Bourbon, was born on February 13 1457. ...

In 1483, she was betrothed to the Dauphin of France, later King Charles VIII of France, and was transferred to the guardianship of King Louis XI of France (see Treaty of Arras (1482)). After Charles renounced the treaty and married Anne of Brittany, Margaret was returned to her father (1493). Events The São Tomé settlement is founded. ... The Dauphin was the heir apparent to the throne of France under the Valois and Bourbon dynasties. ... Charles VIII the Affable (French: Charles VIII lAffable) (June 30, 1470 – April 7, 1498) was King of France from 1483 to his death. ... Louis XI the Prudent (French: Louis XI le Prudent) (July 3, 1423 – August 30, 1483), also informally nicknamed luniverselle aragne (old French for universal spider), or the Spider King, was King of France (1461–1483). ... The Treaty of Arras (1482) was a treaty between King Louis XI of France and the governments of the Low Countries. ... Picture of the statue of Anne of Britanny located near the castle in Nantes, France Anne of Brittany (January 25, 1477 – January 9, 1514) was also known as Anna of Brittany and Anne de Bretagne. ...

In 1497, she was married to Juan, Infante of Spain (1478–1497), the son and heir of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, but he died after only six months. 1497 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the Spanish and former Portuguese monarchies, Infante (masc. ... Events February 18 - George, Duke of Clarence, convicted of treason against his older brother Edward IV of England, is privately executed in the Tower of London. ... 1497 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ferdinand II of Aragon Ferdinand II the Catholic (Spanish: , Catalan: Ferran dAragó el Catòlic) (March 10, 1452 – June 23, 1516) was king of Aragon (1479-1516), Castile, Sicily (1468-1516), Naples (1504-1516), Valencia, Sardinia and Navarre and Count of Barcelona. ... Isabella of Castile (Spanish: Ysabel, Isabel or Isabela) (22 April 1451 - 26 November 1504) was queen of Castile. ...

In 1501, she married Philibert II, Duke of Savoy (1480–1504), who died three years later. She was made regent of the Netherlands (1507–1515) and guardian of her young nephew Charles (the future Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor). 1501 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Statue of Philibert II Philibert II (b. ... Events March 6 - Treaty of Toledo - Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain recognize African conquests of Afonso of Portugal and he cedes the Canary Islands to Spain Great standing on the Ugra river - Muscovy becomes independent from the Golden Horde. ... 1504 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ... 1507 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1515 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. ...

Margaret acted as intermediary between her father and his subjects in the Netherlands, negotiated a treaty of commerce with England favorable to the Flemish cloth interests, and she played a role in the formation of the League of Cambrai (1508). The Intercursus Magnus was a major and long-lasting[1] commercial treaty signed in February 1496 by Henry VII of England. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq... The term Flemings (Dutch: ) is currently mostly used to refer to the ethnic group native to Flanders (the northern half of Belgium, historically part of the Southern Netherlands), which in total numbers about 6 million people in Belgium (the majority of all Belgians) . The term also designates, not only the... The League of Cambrai was a league against Venice formed on December 10, 1508 under the leadership of Pope Julius II. It included, besides the Pope, Louis XII of France, Emperor Maximilian I, and Ferdinand of Aragon. ... 1508 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After his majority in 1515, Charles rebelled against her influence, but he soon recognized her as one of his wisest advisers, and she was again regent of the Netherlands (1519–30) intermittently until her death. In 1529, together with Louise of Savoy, she negotiated the Treaty of Cambrai, the so-called Ladies' Peace. 1515 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Events March 4 - Hernán Cortés lands in Mexico. ... Events June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... Louise of Savoy Louise of Savoy (September 11, 1476 – September 22, 1531) was the mother of Francis I of France. ... The Treaty of Cambrai is also known as the Paix des Dames (Ladies Peace). ...

Both her marriages were childless.

She died at Mechelen (between Antwerp and Brussels) after appointing her nephew, Charles V, as her universal and sole heir. She is buried at Bourg-en-Bresse, Franche-Comté. Mechelen: Grote Markt square, with St. ... The Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal (Cathedral of our Lady) at the Handschoenmarkt, in the old quarter of Antwerp is the largest cathedral in the Low Countries and home to several triptychs by Baroque painter Rubens. ... Nickname: The Capital Of Europe, Comic City City of a 100 Museums Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 797 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area    - City 162 (Region) km²  (62. ... Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain. ... Bourg-en-Bresse is a city in eastern France, préfecture (capital) of the Ain département, and was capital of the former province of Bresse. ... Capital Besançon Land area¹ 16,202 km² Regional President Raymond Forni (PS) (since 2004) Population  - Jan. ...