Maria Elisabeth of Saxony

Maria Elisabeth (born 12th September 1712) was the Queen-Regent of Fidenza for her grandson, King Emmanuele III, from his ascension in 1761 until his fifteenth birthday in 1762. She is the much-beloved widow of the late King Francesco VI, and is well known for her piety and zeal. As Queen-Consort, she was a popular public figure and contributed greatly to charities in the Kingdom.

She was a strong proponent of the role of the Catholic Church inside Fidenza, providing strong financial support to Pope Urban IX in the papacy's times of need. She was, however, known for her cruelty at times as well as authoritative and cold nature. She was ruthless when it came to her husband's illegitimate children, being suspected of murdering an unknown number of them, though these are merely rumours and unconfirmed.