pomerania Archives - History of Royal Women

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 who gave the emperor the most children – six. She was also the only wife to outlive him. Granddaughter of the Polish King Elizabeth of Pomerania was born around 1346 [read more]

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 Pomeranian city of Szczecinek, which shows that she must have been a popular duchess in her lifetime. Everything known about her suggests that she was an ideal duchess consort. Early [read more]