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Fennena of Kuyavia – Traces of a lost Queen

January 3, 2021 CaraBeth 0

When King Andrew III of Hungary died in 1301, he left behind a daughter, Elizabeth and a widow, Agnes.  Elizabeth and Agnes’ lives would be […]

Viola of Teschen – An unlikely Queen

November 12, 2020 CaraBeth 0

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 […]

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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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Anna of Swidnica – A beloved Empress

October 29, 2019 CaraBeth 0

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 […]

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, […]

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