Anne of Bohemia and Hungary

Queen consort and diplomatic figure

Anne of Bohemia and Hungary - Queen consort and diplomatic figure
Born

July 23rd, 1503
521 years ago

Died

1547
478 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Hungary

Links & References

Born in 1503, she became the queen consort of Louis II of Hungary. Her marriage was part of a strategic alliance between Hungary and the Habsburgs, aiming to strengthen relations. After her husband's death at the Battle of Mohács in 1526, she returned to Bohemia and played a crucial role in the political landscape of the region. She notably supported her brother, Ferdinand I, in his claim to the Hungarian crown. Her efforts in diplomacy and governance contributed to the Habsburgs' control over Hungary and their subsequent influence in central Europe.

Marriage to Louis II of Hungary

Support of Ferdinand I's claim to the Hungarian crown

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