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 […]
Poland
Margaret of Bohemia – A funeral instead of a wedding
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 […]
Elizabeth of Pomerania – An Empress of legendary strength
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 […]
Anna of Swidnica – A beloved Empress
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
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 […]
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, […]