Catherine of Braganza

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Catherine of Braganza born?November 25, 1638
2. Where was Catherine of Braganza born?Lisbon, Portugal
3. What is the cultural impact?Credited with popularizing the custom of drinking tea in England
4. What is the later political role?Served as Regent of Portugal in 1701 and again from 1704–1705
5. Who was Catherine of Braganza?Catherine of Braganza was a queen of England, married to King Charles II. She was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1638 and came from the royal House of Braganza.
6. Why did Catherine bring tea to England?She brought tea as part of her dowry when she married Charles II. Tea was a new and exotic drink in England at that time.

House of Braganza: The Portuguese royal dynasty founded by Catherine's father, John IV, which ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910.
Dowry: A financial contribution or property transferred from the bride's family to the groom's family upon marriage.
Popish Plot: A fictitious conspiracy theory promoted in 1678 alleging a Catholic plot to assassinate King Charles II, leading to widespread persecution of Catholics.
Regent: A person appointed to administer a state because the monarch is a minor, is absent, or is incapacitated.