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With whom did Pedro I have a scandalous affair?

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  • Queen Carlota Joaquina

  • Domitila de Castro

  • Leopoldina

Answer

Domitila de Castro, better known as "the Marquesa de Santos", was a Portuguese-Brazilian socialite and the mistress of Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil, with whom she had seven children. Their affair was scandalous, as Pedro was married to Empress Leopoldina of Austria, and Domitila was born a commoner. However, Pedro was devoted to Domitila and was willing to abdicate the throne for her.
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