Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan

Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan Duchess of Bavaria, Jacobite consort Born (1904-03-08)8 March 1904 Vienna, Austria-Hungary Died Wildbad Kreuth, West Germany Spouse Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria Issue Princess Marie Gabrielle Princess Marie Charlotte Franz, Duke of Bavaria Prince Max, Duke in Bavaria Full name German: Maria Franziska Juliana Johanna House Draskovich of Trakostjan Father Count Dionys Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan Mother Princess Juliana Rose of Montenuovo Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan (8 March 1904 – 10 June 1969) was the first wife of Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria, head of the House of Wittelsbach and pretender to the Kingdom of Bavaria from 1955 to 1996 as well as the Jacobite pretender to the thrones of England, Scotland, Ireland and France. By Wittelsbach loyalists, she was considered the rightful Queen Consort of Bavaria from 1955 until her death, and by Jacobites, she was also considered the rightful Queen Consort of England, Scotland, Ireland and France during the same period. Early life Maria Franziska Juliana Johanna (known as Marita) Draskovich von Trakostjan was born at Vienna, Austria-Hungary on 8 March 1904. She was the only daughter of Count Dionys Maria Draskovich von Trakostjan and Princess Juliana Rose von Montenuovo. Her family, Draskovich of Trakostjan (Drašković Trakošćanski in Croatian), belonged to an ancient Croatian noble family of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Through her mother she was a descendant of Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria by her second marriage to Adam Albert, Count of Neipperg; Marie Louise was the Empress consort of Napoleon I of France from 1810 to 1814 and Duchess of Parma from 1814 to her death. Through her father, Maria was a descendant of infamous Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Marriage and family Countess Marie married on 3 September 1930 in Berchtesgaden, to Albrecht, Duke of Bavaria, son of Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria and his first wife, Duchess Marie Gabrielle in Bavaria and grandson of King Ludwig III of Bavaria. They had four children: Princess Marie Gabrielle Antonia José (born 1931). Married Georg, Fürst von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1928) and they have six children: Countess Walburga von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1958). Countess Gabriele von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1959). Countess Monika von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1961). Erich, Hereditary Count von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1962). Countess Adelheid of Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1964). Countess Elisabeth von Waldburg zu Zeil und Trauchburg (born 1966). Princess Marie Charlotte Juliana (born 1931, Gabrielle's twin). Married Paul, Fürst von Quadt zu Wykradt und Isny (1930-2011) and they have four children: Alexander, Fürst von Quadt zu Wykradt und Isny (born 1958). Countess Maria-Anna von Quadt zu Wykradt und Isny (born 1960). Countess Georgina von Quadt zu Wykradt und Isny (born 1962). Count Bertram von Quadt zu Wykradt und Isny (born 1966). Franz, Duke of Bavaria (born 14 July 1933). Max-Emanuel Ludwig Maria, Duke in Bavaria (born 1937), married the Swedish Countess Elizabeth Douglas-Stjernorp (born 1940) and they have five daughters, who bear the titles Princess of Bavaria, Duchess in Bavaria. Duchess Sophie Elisabeth Marie Gabrielle in Bavaria (born 28 October 1967). Married Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein. Duchess Marie Caroline Hedwig Eleonore in Bavaria (born 1969). Married Duke Philipp of Württemberg. Duchess Helene Eugenie Maria Donatha Mechthild in Bavaria (born 1972). Duchess Elizabeth Marie Charlotte Franziska in Bavaria (born 1973). Married Daniel Terberger. Duchess Maria Anna Henriette Gabrielle Julia in Bavaria (born 1973). Married Klaus Runow. She died in 1969 at the age of 65, her husband later married secondly in 1971 to Countess Marie-Jenke Keglevich of Buzin. They had no issue. Titles and styles 8 March 1904 – 3 September 1930: Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan 3 September 1930 – 2 August 1955: Her Royal Highness Princess Maria of Bavaria 2 August 1955 – 10 June 1969: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Bavaria Title in pretence: 2 August 1955 – 10 June 1969: Her Majesty The Queen of Bavaria Ancestry Family of Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan                                     16. Count Jozsef Emanuel Draskovich of Trakostján               8. Count Kelroly Draskovich of Trakostján                       17. Baroness Antonia Brudern of Vallone               4. Count Pál Draskovich of Trakostján                             18. Count János Batthyány-Strattmann               9. Countess Erzsébet Batthyány                       19. Countess Marie Esterházy of Galántha               2. Count Dionys Maria Draskovich of Trakostyán                                   20. Count Antal József Festétics of Tólna               10. Count Denes Festétics of Tólna                       21. Baroness Amália Borbála Maria Splényi of Miháldi               5. Countess Mária Felicia Festétics of Tólna                             22. Count Károly Zichy of Zich and Vásonkeö               11. Countess Karolina Zichy                       23. Countess Crescentia of Seilern and Aspang               1. Countess Mária Franziska Draskovich of Trakostyán                                         24. Adam Albert, Count of Neipperg               12. William Albert, 1st Prince of Montenuovo                       25. Archduchess Marie Louise of Austria               6. Alfred, 2nd Prince of Montenuovo                             26. Count János Batthyány-Strattmann (= 18)               13. Countess Juliane Batthyány                       27. Countess Marie Esterházy of Galántha (= 19)               3. Princess Juliana Rose of Montenuovo                                   28. Rudolf, 6th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau               14. Ferdinand Bonaventura, 7th Prince Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau                       29. Countess Wilhelmine Elisabeth of Colloredo-Mannsfeld               7. Countess Franziska Kinsky of Wchinitz and Tettau                             30. Prince Karl Borromeus of Liechtenstein               15. Princess Maria Josepha of Liechtenstein                       31. Countess Franzisca of Wrbna and Freudenthal             Notes and sources thePeerage.com - Maria Franziska Gräfin Draskovich von Trakostjan Genealogics - Leo van de Pas - Gräfin Maria Draskovich de Trakostjan Addington, A. C. The Royal House of Stuart. London: Charles Skilton, 1969-76. Page 65. Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser, Reference: 1971. Countess Maria Draskovich of Trakostjan House Draskovich of Trakostjan Born: 8 March 1904 Died: 10 June 1969 Titles in pretence Vacant Title last held by Antonia of Luxembourg — TITULAR — Queen consort of Bavaria 2 August 1955 – 10 June 1969 Vacant Title next held by Marie-Jenke Keglevich of Buzin — TITULAR — Queen consort of England Queen consort of Ireland 2 August 1955 – 10 June 1969 Reason for succession failure: Glorious revolution — TITULAR — Queen consort of Scots 2 August 1955 – 10 June 1969 Reason for succession failure: Glorious revolution