Eufrasia de Guzmán (fl. 1592) was a Spanish courtier. She was the long-term royal mistress of King Philip II of Spain.[1]
| Eufrasia de Guzmán | |
|---|---|
| Princess of Ascoli | |
| Born | Eufrasia Guzmán 16th century Madrid |
| Died | August 7, 1604 Madrid, Crown of Castile |
| Spouse | Luis de Leiva, III príncipe de Áscoli |
| Father | Gonzalo Franco de Guzmán |
| Mother | Marina Porres |
| Occupation | Lady-in-waiting |
She was the lady-in-waiting of Joanna of Austria, Princess of Portugal from 1550. She was the mistress of Philip in 1559–1564, when the king waited for his wife Elizabeth of Valois to be old enough to sexually consummate their marriage.
She had a son with Philip in 1564, after which Philip arranged a marriage for her and terminated the relationship.
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