Elizabeth of Austria and the Curse of the Royal Tomb
Elizabeth of Austria was born around 1436 as the daughter of Albert II of Germany, Archduke of Austria, and his wife Elizabeth of Luxembourg. Although Elizabeth’s overall health […]
Bohemia
Elisabeth-Richeza of Poland: Twice a Queen of Bohemia
Throughout history, there are several examples of a king’s widow marrying her husband’s successor. In these situations, the marriage to the Queen dowager was believed […]
Lost Kingdoms: Kingdom of Bohemia
The Kingdom of Bohemia was founded in 1198 from the Duchy of Bohemia by Ottokar I of Bohemia. It was officially recognised in 1212 by the […]
Anne and Elisabeth of Bohemia – Two Sisters’ Fight for the Throne
In the history of royals, sibling rivalry is a very common subject. We probably all can think of an example when a younger brother coveted […]
The Year of Maria Theresa: Coronation as Queen of Bohemia
In 1740, Maria Theresa should have succeeded her father as ruler of Bohemia as part of her hereditary claim. The accession did not go as […]
Elizabeth Stuart – The Winter Queen
In 1596, Elizabeth Stuart, the eldest daughter of King James VI Scotland and Anne of Denmark, was born. In 1603 the old Queen Elizabeth I […]
