title: Magdalena Moncada
text: # Magdalena Moncada
  
  Magdalena Moncada (d. 1670), was a Spanish courtier.
  
  She was the lady-in-waiting of the queen of Spain, Mariana of Austria from 1648. She became an influential favorite and confidant of the queen, and used it to benefit the careers of protegees.
  
  