Maria Amalia
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I am Maria Amalia of Saxony, I was Queen of Spain from 10 August 1759 until my death in 1760 as the wife of King Charles III. Previously, I had been Queen of Naples and Sicily since marrying Charles on 19 June 1738. I was born a princess of Poland and Saxony, daughter of King Augustus III of Poland and Princess Maria Josepha of Austria. Me and Charles had thirteen children, of whom seven survived into adulthood. A popular consort, I oversaw the construction of the Caserta Palace outside Naples as well as various other projects, and I am known for my influence upon the affairs of state.