Johanna Theresia Lamberg

Johanna Theresia Lamberg (1639–1716), countess of Harrach, was a Spanish court official. She was a lady-in-waiting and favorite of the queen regent of Spain, Mariana of Austria, in 1653–60, with whom she corresponded until Mariana's death. She was married to the imperial ambassador to Spain in 1673–76, and played an important role as a mediator and channel for the sale of offices as well as in the diplomatic service, particularly concerning the proposed marriage between Charles II of Spain and Maria Antonia of Austria. References Glenda Sluga, Carolyn James: Women, Diplomacy and International Politics since 1500 1639 births 1716 deaths 17th-century Spanish people Spanish ladies-in-waiting Spanish royal favourites Court of Charles II of Spain