Beatrice of Bourbon
Queen of Bohemia
Born
1320
706 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Czech Republic
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Served as queen consort of Bohemia from 1353 until 1363. Married Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, strengthening ties between the Kingdom of Bohemia and France. Actively participated in the royal court and supported various cultural endeavors during her tenure as queen. Her union with Charles produced several children, including Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia.
Married Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Served as queen consort of Bohemia
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