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12. The Forgotten Queen, Catherine of Braganza Gave More Than Trading Rights
Incredibly, Catherine of Braganza is known as the “forgotten queen” because she gave so much when she married King Charles II of England and Scotland. Not only did she provide trading rights and introduce various new items to the country, but she also brought with her over $500,000 worth of trading goods.
Another part of Catherine’s dowry included some major ports, such as Tangier, Mumbai, and Morocco. Unfortunately, Catherine did not have any children, but this doesn’t mean that England didn’t prosper with her help.