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Margaret of Bohemia – A funeral instead of a wedding

December 12, 2019 CaraBeth 0

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 […]

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Elizabeth of Pomerania – An Empress of legendary strength

November 12, 2019 CaraBeth 0

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 […]

Hedwig of Zagan – The King’s last hope for heirs

June 18, 2019 CaraBeth 0

In 1365, Casimir III, King of Poland was 55, had been married three times, but still had no legitimate sons.  His second wife, Adelaide of […]

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Krystyna Rokiczana – One king’s lover, another king’s spy

June 4, 2019 CaraBeth 0

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, […]

Kunigunde of Poland – A royal bride who was left behind

May 30, 2019 CaraBeth 0

Like her aunt and namesake, the second Kunigunde of Poland did not leave a mark on history.  In fact, she stayed at her father’s court […]

Elizabeth of Poland – The popular Duchess of Pomerania

May 19, 2019 CaraBeth 0

Elizabeth of Poland, Duchess of Pomerania, does not have the fame and accomplishments that her namesake aunt has.  However, she is fondly remembered in the […]

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