Maria Louise of Bourbon was a Spanish princess born on December 12, 1782. She was the daughter of King Charles IV of Spain and Queen Maria Luisa of Spain. In 1802, she married King Charles IV of Spain, becoming the queen consort. Maria Louise played a significant role in the political landscape of Spain during her reign. She was known for her influence over her husband and her involvement in court affairs. Her reign ended with the abdication of her husband in 1808, during the Peninsular War, which led to significant changes in Spain's monarchy.