Kunigunda of Slavonia – A dowager Queen who took a lover
Most medieval dowager Queens were expected to live quietly and retire to a chaste and religious life after their husband’s death. Sometimes, if they were […]
Bohemia
Margaret of Bohemia – A funeral instead of a wedding
There are many “what-ifs” in history. One major “what-if” is the proposed marriage of Casimir III of Poland to Margaret of Bohemia. This marriage could […]
Elizabeth of Pomerania – An Empress of legendary strength
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia married four times. His fourth and last wife was Elizabeth of Pomerania. She was the wife […]
Anna of Swidnica – A beloved Empress
After the death of his second wife Charles of Luxembourg, King of Bohemia wanted to marry again in order to have a surviving son. He […]
Anne of Bavaria – The elusive Queen of Bohemia
Out of the four wives of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, the second, Anne of Bavaria, is the least known. It is not surprising that […]
Blanche of Valois – The French Queen of Bohemia
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia married four times. His first wife was Blanche of Valois. They both met as children at […]