Maria Brontë (/ˈbrɒnti/, commonly /ˈbrɒnteɪ/;1813 – 6 May 1825) was the eldest daughter of Patrick Brontë and Maria Brontë, née Maria Branwell.She was the elder sister of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne. She was born in Hartshead, Yorkshire, and died at the age of 12.