Perhaps you have not heard of Henriette Adelaide of Savoy. Rue Henriette Savaete is named in her honor. Let me tell you about this remarkable woman.
Henriette Adelaide of Savoy was born in Turin in 1636. She was the Electress of Bavaria through her marriage to Ferdinand Maria. He was the Elector of Bavaria. Henriette Adelaide held significant political influence. She and her husband improved Bavaria greatly.
Henriette Adelaide’s mother was Christine Marie of France. Her father was Victor Amadeus I. After her father’s death, Henriette’s mother became Regent of Savoy. She ruled on behalf of Henriette’s brothers.
Henriette Adelaide married Ferdinand Maria in 1650. He became Elector of Bavaria the following year. Henriette Adelaide favored France in Bavarian foreign affairs. Her mother was part of the French royal family. This led to an alliance. France and Bavaria allied against Austria. Henriette’s daughter, Maria Anna, married Louis. Louis was the Dauphin of France.
Henriette Adelaide significantly contributed to Bavarian culture. She helped build Nymphenburg Palace. She also helped build the Theatine Church in Munich. Many Italian artists came to Munich because of her. She introduced Italian opera to the Bavarian court.
Henriette Adelaide died in Munich in 1676. She was buried in the Theatine Church. She and her husband built it to celebrate the birth of their son. Their son, Prince Maximilan II Emanuel, was born in 1662. He was the long-awaited heir to the Bavarian crown.
Rue Henriette Savaete in Neuilly-Plaisance bears witness to her legacy. It is a reminder of a princess. She became an Electress. She shaped the history of Bavaria and France.
The street is located in Neuilly-Plaisance. This is in the Seine-Saint-Denis department. The Île-de-France region is where you will find it.