Princess Maria Dorothea of Bavaria was born on December 24, 1797, in Munich, Germany. She was a member of the House of Wittelsbach, a prominent royal family in Bavaria. Maria Dorothea was the daughter of King Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria and Princess Caroline of Baden. In 1816, she married Prince Maximilian of Saxony, strengthening ties between the Bavarian and Saxon royal families. Maria Dorothea became known for her charitable work and dedication to social causes. She passed away on January 24, 1855, leaving a legacy of compassion and service.