Carlota Joaquina was a Spanish princess born in 1775, known for her marriage to Dom João VI, the King of Portugal. She played a significant role during a tumultuous period in Portuguese history, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars when the royal family fled to Brazil in 1808. As the first queen consort of Brazil, Carlota Joaquina was influential in the cultural and political landscape of the time. Her life was marked by personal and political challenges, including conflicts with her husband and the complexities of royal duties in a new world. She passed away in 1830.