Beatrice of Bourbon – Queen away from the kingdom
Beatrice of Bourbon raised some interest a few years ago when historians determined that she was possibly the first person to survive a cesarean section. […]
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Krystyna Rokiczana – One king’s lover, another king’s spy
One of the most scandalous royal marriages in history was that of Casimir III of Poland, and his third wife, Krystyna (Christina) Rokiczana. In fact, […]
Margaret of Tyrol – “The ugly Duchess”
Margaret of Tyrol was one of the 14th century’s wealthiest heiresses. As the heiress to the Duchy of Carinthia and County of Tyrol in present-day […]
Agnes of Austria and Elizabeth of Töss – Royal stepmother and stepdaughter
In 1301, Andrew III, the last King of Hungary from the Arpadian dynasty died. He left behind just one daughter, Elizabeth, aged between 7 and […]
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 […]
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 […]