Elena Sanz

Elena Armanda Nicolasa Sanz y Martínez de Arizala (1844–1898) was a Spanish opera singer from the 19th century and the mistress of Alfonso XII of Spain. Biography Elena Sanz was born on 6 December 1844, in Castellón de la Plana (España). She was educated mainly at the Girls' School in Leganes along with her sister. At the age of ten, she entered the institution to learn singing, and joined a choir. She was a student of Baltasar Saldoni in the Madrid Royal Conservatory. She met King Alfonso XII in Vienna in 1872. In 1875, she had her first child from an unknown father. Later during the years, she had two sons more with King Alfonso XII of Spain. The King of Spain died at the age of 28 without recognizing his two sons – Alfonso and Fernando.