Anne of Bavaria
German queen consort of Charles IV
Born
September 26th, 1329
696 years ago
Died
1353
672 years ago — 24 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in Bavaria, served as the queen consort of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. The marriage strengthened political alliances between Bavaria and the Luxembourg dynasty. Anne became influential in the court due to her position, playing a role in various political matters and contributing to the stability of her husband's reign. After her death, her children continued to hold significant positions within the Holy Roman Empire.
Queen consort of Charles IV
Strengthening Bavaria-Luxembourg ties
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