Viola of Teschen – An unlikely Queen
In 1305, the young king Wenceslaus III of Bohemia wed Viola of Teschen much to the surprise and disapproval of his subjects. For years he […]
Elisabeth of Bohemia
Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia: The Philosopher Princess by Renée Jeffery Book Review
Elisabeth of Bohemia was the daughter of Elizabeth Stuart and Frederick V, Elector Palatine – the Winter King and Queen of Bohemia. She was the […]
The Cistercian Abbey of Zbraslav
The Cistercian Abbey of Zbraslav near Prague was a very significant monastery in the Kingdom of Bohemia. It was founded in 1292 by King Wenceslaus […]
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 […]
Elisabeth of Bohemia’s family strife
Elisabeth of Bohemia was born on 20 January 1292, the fifth of ten children of Wenceslaus II of Bohemia and Judith of Habsburg. Out of […]